Roasted Lemon Garlic Romanesco

Ingredients:

• 1 head Romanesco, cut into florets
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon (approximately 2 tablespoons juice)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
2. Trim leaves, rinse, and pat dry the romanesco. Cut florets from the stem, either leaving them whole or cutting into smaller pieces for quicker baking.
3. Spread romanesco florets on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Zest lemon over florets. Then squeeze lemon juice into a bowl, set aside.
5. Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
6. Once done, remove from oven. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve and enjoy!