Description
A crisp and cheesy roasted broccoli side dish made with olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes with a savory-sweet balance, this recipe is perfect for any meal from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- Optional: lemon zest or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets and pat dry
- Toss broccoli with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional lemon juice in a mixing bowl until evenly coated
- Spread seasoned broccoli in a single layer on the baking sheet
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until crispy and golden, stirring halfway through
- Remove from oven and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over hot florets, tossing gently to coat
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness
- Adjust seasonings to your preference
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Roasted Parmesan Broccoli, Broccoli Recipe, Side Dish