Lemon Parmesan Broccoli

Lemon Parmesan Broccoli
Submitted by Mindy ~ The Sisters Cafe

3 heads broccoli (approx 3 lbs)
3 T. Olive Oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 c. freshly grated Parmesan
1 lemon, juiced

 *I only use one head of broccoli and cut down the recipe – including decreasing the 2nd oven time by 5 minutes

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Trim about one inch off the ends of the broccoli stalks and cut the broccoli lengthwise into spears (I didn’t do this – I just cut into florets).  Arrange the broccoli on a nonstick cookie sheet (I used my silpat), drizzle with some olive oil and season with a little bit of salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.  Toss to coat evenly.  Transfer to the oven and roast for 10 minutes.  Remove the broccoli from the oven and sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top and bake until the cheese melts and forms a crisp shell over the broccoli (about 10 minutes).  Lift the broccoli out onto a platter with a spatula and drizzle with fresh lemon.