Broccoli Recipe

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!

broccoli recipe

Seriously, The Best Broccoli of Your Life

broccoli recipe

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:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp-tender and the tips of some of the florets are browned.
  5. 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

broccoli recipe

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:

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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!

Roasted Broccoli

broccoli recipe

If you are not a broccoli lover, this is the recipe that will make you see the light! If you are a broccoli lover, then let it rain, because this garlicky lemony oven roasted broccoli is going to make your side dish your main dish. I will even show you how to get perfectly crisp-tender roasted broccoli…from frozen!

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 154 kcal, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 485 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 4 g, unSaturated Fat 10 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds broccoli
  • 3 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard*
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ( OR lemon juice)
  • shredded parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Instruction:

  1. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  2. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan.
  3. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan.

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FAQ

What can I add to broccoli to make it taste better?

What Can I Add to Broccoli To Make It Taste Better?
  1. Salt/ Pepper – helps overcome the bitter and add an interested element.
  2. Red Pepper – To add a KICK!
  3. Lemon Juice – Gives the final dish some acid.
  4. Soy – Adds Umami which is overall flavor!

What is the best cooking method for broccoli?

Broccoli can be eaten raw, but blanching it quickly in boiling water helps give it a more crisp-tender texture and bring out its flavor. Broccoli can also be steamed, sautéed, and roasted. You could even throw long spears on the grill!

How do restaurants make broccoli taste so good?

Many restaurants roast or pan-fry their vegetable side dishes in bacon, butter, or other animal fat – or a mixture of these. Why? Because it makes veggies taste richer, more flavorful, and saltier than they would if you cooked them at home, which encourages you and other customers to keep coming back for more.

What seasoning tastes good on broccoli?

It’s definitely hard to find a spice or herb that doesn’t work with broccoli or broccolini. Any combination of garlic, salt, pepper and any classic herbs, (basil, rosemary, sage, parsley, tarragon, thyme, etc.,) is a surefire way to treat these veggies right.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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