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Roasted Broccoli and Lemons with Brown Rice takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Roasted Broccoli and Lemons with Brown Rice takes 20 minutes to cook.

Roasted Broccoli and Lemons with Brown Rice makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Roasted Broccoli and Lemons with Brown Rice are:

1 bunch broccoli, stems peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces, and heads broken into florets
2 lemons, zested then cut into wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups prepared brown rice

Here is how you make Roasted Broccoli and Lemons with Brown Rice:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the broccoli on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Sprinkle on the lemon zest, olive oil and black pepper, then scatter the lemon wedges on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until the broccoli is tender and starting to brown. While the broccoli and lemons are cooking, reheat the brown rice. Remove the veggies from the oven and transfer the broccoli to a large bowl. Add the rice, then squeeze the lemon wedges over the broccoli and rice, then discard. Toss gently, then serve. About 1 1/2 cups per portion. Created by SparkRecipes.com editor Stepfanie Romine Photos by Whitmeyer Photography

The nutritional information for Roasted Broccoli and Lemons with Brown Rice is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 192.2

• Total Fat: 5.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 43.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 36.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
• Protein: 7.4 g