Roasted Fresh Broccoli with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan Cheese, this side dish recipe is sure to be the Best Broccoli of Your Life!
Serve this delectable recipe for anything from holiday dinners or just as a simple side for Breaded Chicken Cutlets or Baked Chicken Thighs with roasted potatoes everyone will love!
This simple, yet delicious twist on one of our favorite vegetables is the perfect side dish for almost any meal.
To name a few, broccoli is a good source of fiber, vitamins B6, E B1, and A. It’s a source of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, zinc, iron, and niacin. And that’s not the complete list!
Seriously, The Best Broccoli of Your Life
A delicious side dish that’s quick and easy to prepare and makes a great accompaniment to meat, poultry or fish.
Prep: 10min
Total: 35min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 129 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 5 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 4 pounds broccoli
- 4 garlic cloves (peeled and sliced *See the notes section before starting)
- Good olive oil (or for Keto – butter flavor coconut oil)
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
- Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks, leaving an inch or two of stalk attached to the florets, discarding the rest of the stalks. Cut the larger pieces through the base of the head with a small knife, pulling the florets apart. You should have about 8 cups of florets.
- Place the broccoli florets on a sheet pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Toss the garlic on the broccoli and drizzle with 5 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp-tender and the tips of some of the florets are browned.
- Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately toss with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Serve hot.
20 Tasty Broccoli Recipes
This quick broccoli and cheese recipe is everything cozy, cheesy, and warm: in less than 10 minutes! It’s the ideal easy side dish.
Prep: 3min
Total: 8min
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, stem on (about 3 large heads or 6 heaping cups florets)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (the powdery kind)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instruction:
- Chop the broccoli into medium sized florets (leave a good amount of the stem for a nice shape; see the photo or How to Cut Broccoli).
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it on medium high heat. Add broccoli and salt. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until starting to brown, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the broccoli, followed by the cheddar cheese. Add 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook another 1 minute until cheese is melted and the water cooks out. Serve immediately!
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FAQ
What can I add to broccoli to make it taste better?
- Salt/ Pepper – helps overcome the bitter and add an interested element.
- Red Pepper – To add a KICK!
- Lemon Juice – Gives the final dish some acid.
- Soy – Adds Umami which is overall flavor!
What is the best cooking method for broccoli?
How do restaurants make broccoli taste so good?
Is it better to roast or steam broccoli?
