Roasted Broccolini With Lemon and Chile Flakes

Step 1

1 Position a rack in the middle of the oven and place a large, rimmed baking sheet on the rack

Step 2

2 Preheat to 425 degrees

Step 3

3 (You can use another rack if you have other items in the oven

Step 4

4 )

Step 5

5 In a small bowl, rub together the lemon zest and salt until thoroughly combined

Step 6

6 In a large bowl, toss together the broccolini, olive oil, red pepper flakes and a generous 1/2 teaspoon of the lemon zest mixture

Step 7

7 Carefully remove the heated baking sheet from the oven and transfer the broccolini to the pan, spreading the stalks as evenly as possible in a single layer; some overlap is okay

Step 8

8 Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crisp-tender with some dark, crispy bits on the florets, or to your desired level of doneness

Step 9

9 Season with more of the lemon zest mixture, to taste

Step 10

10 Serve warm or at room temperature, with the lemon wedges on the side