Anti Inflammatory Ginger-Scallion Roasted Broccoli Bites
Roasted broccoli is already a weeknight hero, but this version takes things to a whole new level with a punchy marinade of fresh ginger, coconut aminos, and turmeric that caramelizes beautifully in a screaming-hot oven. The trick of preheating the sheet pan means the florets hit a sizzling surface the moment they land, giving you those deeply browned, almost crispy edges that make this dish genuinely hard to stop eating. Ginger and turmeric are two of the most well-regarded ingredients in the anti-inflammatory kitchen, and here they pull double duty — delivering serious flavor while supporting the whole philosophy behind the meal. Coconut aminos bring a savory, slightly sweet depth that you might expect from soy sauce, but without anything that could work against your goals. A finish of bright lime juice and fresh scallion greens cuts through the richness and keeps every bite lively. This is the kind of side dish that converts skeptics — the kind of thing you make once and immediately add to the regular rotation.
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4 servings
- 1 large head broccoli (about 1.5 lb), cut into bite-sized florets
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a large sheet pan on the center rack while the oven heats.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, grated ginger, the white parts of the scallions, salt, and turmeric until combined.
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