Searching for a Side Dish? Try Roasted Broccoli with Peanuts

Total Time: 35 min.

Prep Time: 15 min.

Cooking Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 servings, about ¾ cup each

Ingredients:

1 bunch broccoli (about 1½ lbs.)

2 tsp. olive oil, divided use

Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

¼ cup raw peanuts

1 Tbsp. brown rice vinegar

2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast

1 medium green onion, thinly sliced

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 450° F.

2. Separate broccoli florets from stems. Coarsely chop florets. Set aside. Peel stems and slice on a diagonal.

3. Combine broccoli stems and 1 tsp. oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper if desired; mix well. Place on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.

4. Add chopped broccoli florets, peanuts, and remaining 1 tsp. oil to baking sheet; mix well. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until stems are tender crisp.

5. Place broccoli mixture in a medium bowl. Add vinegar and yeast; mix well.

6. Garnish with green onion; serve immediately.