Roasted Broccoli And Brussels

Description

Source: Company's Coming Entertaining For The Holidays - Jean Pare

Get your greens this season with these appetizing roasted veggies, dress up with lemon, mild chili and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) cooking oil
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) chili paste (sambal oelek)
• 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) salt
• 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) pepper
• 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) ground coriander
• 4 cups (1 l) broccoli florets, halved
• 4 cups (1 l) Brussels sprouts (about 1 lb, 454 g), trimmed and halved lengthwise
• 1 cup (250 ml) pearl onions, larger ones halved
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) grated lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) sesame oil

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
2. Add next 4 ingredients.
3. Toss.
4. Arrange in single layer on greased large baking sheet with sides.
5. Cook in 400°F (205°C) oven for about 23 minutes, stirring at halftime, until Brussels sprouts and broccoli are browned and tender-crisp.
6. Return to large bowl.
7. Add remaining 3 ingredients.
8. Toss.

Makes about 6 cups (1.5 l)