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Garlic and Sumac Roasted Broccoli with Sweet Dates

From the Live Life Deliciously cookbook, by Tara Teaspoon - comes this tasty selection perfect as a Thanksgiving - or weeknight dinner - side; Garlic and Sumac Roasted Broccoli with Sweet Dates.

Kids and adults alike will absolutely gobble this up!

My sis is always the one to bring a big roasting pan of veggies to our holiday gatherings but perhaps I’ll do her proud by tossing this together and serving it up alongside that beautiful bird this year.

Garlic and Sumac Roasted Broccoli with Sweet Dates
4-6 servings
10 Minutes Hands-On / 20 Minutes Total Time

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds broccoli

  • 3 tablespoons olive oii

  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1 teaspoon sumac

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 4-5 dates sliced crosswise on the bias

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven to heat while you prepare the broccoli.

  2. Cut broccoli into small florets, slicing large florets in half. (You’ll need 6-7 cups of florets.) In a large bowl, toss broccoli with olive oil, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper.

  3. Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and transfer the broccoli mixture to the baking sheet, using a rubber scraper to get all the goods bits out of the bowl.

  4. Return pan to the oven and roast broccoli until tender and a bit charred, about 15 minutes.

  5. Add dates and serve broccoli immediately.

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