This is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, corn-free, etc. And kid-friendly (my son loves dipping it in teriyaki sauce). Add just a touch of Parmesan cheese to it once it's finished roasting, and you have a little slice of heaven in your mouth.
Wash your broccoli well. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
1 crown broccoli
Slice the dried bottom off and discard. Cut the stalk into half inch slices. Where they have a larger diameter, cut them in half so they are all approximately the same size. Slice off florets into appropriate size pieces.
Place all your broccoli into a bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Use your fingers to toss the broccoli and ensure that all the broccoli is coated.
Turn out the broccoli onto a lined cookie sheet. Space them out so that they aren't touching or overlapping. Place any cut sides down, and slide the cookie sheet into the oven. Bake for 16-20 minutes, until they've reached the desired doneness. I like mine fairly brown and crispy with that great roasted taste, but the wee ones like them a little more al dente.