When Bryant and I started following the South Beach Diet, I found quite a few recipes that caught my eye. This is one of them. Even though we aren't following the Diet anymore, I still make this often - by itself for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. Delicious!
You'll need fresh broccoli, onion, olive oil (or canola, but olive is really so much better), pepper (if you want it), Parmesan cheese and either cheddar or a blend of shredded cheeses.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
I often make this in a 9 X 9 Pyrex dish, but any appropriately sized baking dish will work. Chop fresh broccoli into bite size pieces (I use stems and florets) - enough to make a good solid layer across the bottom of your dish. Don't worry about overcrowding, just don't fill the dish. Next, grab an onion and cut thin slivers to cook with the broccoli. Again, how much you use is entirely up to you. I like onion, so I use a lot. When I make it for all of us, I go a little easier on it.
The next step is to season the veggies, so grab your pepper mill and go nuts. Then a small drizzle of olive oil - not enough to make it greasy, just enough to keep it from sticking. Give it a quick stir and pop it into the oven. After about 10 - 12 minutes, give it a stir and then bake for another 10 minutes or so.
Now comes the fun part - sprinkle on some Parmesan (fresh or from a can - fresh is better, but canned is good, too) and then some cheddar or a mix of your favorite shredded cheeses. Stick the pan back into the oven, just long enough for the cheese to get all gooey and melty.
Simple, healthy and delicious!
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