This recipe has been inspired by Michelle Tam from Nom Nom Paleo. Broccoli is a total superstar in this recipe… is it the broccoli or is it the bacon? What does it really matter – it has never tasted so good and the kids love it this way!

Serve with some fermented veg and a piece of grilled or steamed fish, or even some oven roasted chicken. You could also swap the broccoli for cauliflower, brussels sprouts, zucchini, mushrooms or parsnips.

• 2 heads broccoli broken into florets
• 5 garlic cloves roughly chopped
• 4 slices bacon cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil duck fat, tallow or other good quality fat or other good quality fat
• lemon juice or raw apple cider
• vinegar, to serve (optional)

• Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F / Gas 6).
• Place all ingredients except for the lemon juice in a large bowl and toss to combine. Season generously with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
• Transfer the vegetables and bacon to a roasting tray and spread out into a single layer – do not over lap the broccoli or it may not brown properly. Roast the broccoli and bacon in the oven for 30 – 35 minutes, rotating the tray and flipping the broccoli and bacon pieces every 10 minutes.
• Squeeze a little lemon juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar over the roasted broccoli for an extra boost of flavour just before serving.

• CALORIES: 115
• CARBS: 2g
• FATS: 11g
• PROTEIN: 4g

Find this article useful? Read more of our blogs here!