Description
Crispy garlic parmesan roasted broccoli brings restaurant-quality magic to your home kitchen with minimal effort. Savory herb-infused florets create an irresistible side dish that elevates meals from ordinary to extraordinary, ensuring you crave green vegetables like never before.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Oil and Extras:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: Lemon juice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare oven and baking sheet, setting temperature to 400°F and ensuring even heating.
- Cut fresh broccoli into uniform florets, maximizing surface area for crispy roasting.
- Combine florets with fragrant olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in mixing bowl, ensuring thorough coating.
- Arrange seasoned broccoli on parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading pieces evenly without overcrowding to promote proper caramelization.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, rotating tray midway to guarantee consistent browning and crisp edges.
- Generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over roasted broccoli, returning to oven for additional 3-5 minutes until cheese melts and develops golden spots.
- Remove from oven and let rest momentarily to allow cheese to set and flavors to intensify.
- Transfer to serving platter, optional drizzle of fresh lemon juice adds bright, zesty finish to dish.
Notes
- Ensure broccoli florets are similar in size for even roasting, preventing some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Pat broccoli completely dry before tossing with oil to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Adjust roasting time based on your oven’s performance and desired level of crispiness, checking periodically to prevent burning.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast or omit cheese entirely, maintaining the garlic and herb flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg