The Best Roasted Broccoli Recipe

Name: Roasted Broccoli With Parmesan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds (680g) broccoli, cut into florets of even size; 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Juice from half a lemon, about 1 Tbsp; Kosher salt; 2-3 garlic cloves, minced; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

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Kids don't usually beg for broccoli, at least not the kids I know.

So I was quite pleasantly surprised when my goddaughter and her sisters not only raved about roasted broccoli, but insisted on making a batch for me during a recent visit.

If this were how broccoli was always served, I would beg for it too.

Tender florets, tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, roasted at high heat until nicely browned around the edges and stems (with some crispy bits), and then sprinkled generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese—yes, this is broccoli that anyone could love!

You can even skip the lemon and cheese if you want. The broccoli is great roasted on its own with some olive oil and salt. But don't skip the black pepper. Broccoli loves pepper!

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan in a bowl ready to serve — Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Roasting Vegetables Is Easy

Roasting vegetables is as easy as cutting them up, adding a little olive oil, and putting them in the oven. Okay, there's a bit more to it, but not much. We explain it all in a how-to.

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How Our Readers Make This Recipe Their Own

Matthew: "I omit the salt (mostly) and use feta in place of parm, sprinkling it over with a few minutes to go."
Karie: "Delicious! I used Asiago instead of Parmesan. I added a pinch of salt to the pepper and cheese toss at the end. I also left some stem on. Just cooked them a bit longer."
Cynthia: "I didn't have enough broccoli so I used fresh kale & broc. This was unbelievably delicious!"
Lee: "So yummy! Used cotija cheese instead of parm, because it was what I had."
Kellyanne: "Wow! This is so good I could eat it every night. Added crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat."
Susan: "We add about 1/2 c. to 3/4 c. lightly toasted panko breadcrumbs after olive oil mixture. Excellent flavor and crunch! Toast panko for 2 min. or less, watch closely so it doesn't burn. You only want a golden brown color!"

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Roasted Broccoli With Parmesan

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Servings 3 to 4 servings

The measurements are just a guideline. Add more or less olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, or Parmesan cheese to taste.

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1 1/2 pounds (680g) broccoli (about 2 medium crowns), cut into florets of even size
3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
Kosher salt
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Preheat the oven:

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Toss the broccoli and garlic with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt:

In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets and minced garlic with olive oil and lemon juice until lightly coated. Sprinkle salt over the broccoli and toss to coat.

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Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet:

Arrange the broccoli florets in a single layer on a baking sheet that has been rubbed with some olive oil or lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

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Roast:

Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 16-20 minutes until cooked through (check by poking with a fork, should be fork tender) and lightly browned. The browned bits are the best! So don't worry if you see some charring.

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Toss with Parmesan and black pepper, then serve:

Put the roasted broccoli back in the bowl and toss with lots of freshly ground black pepper and the grated parmesan cheese. Be generous with the black pepper, broccoli loves it!

Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
210	Calories
16g	Fat
14g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 3 to 4
Amount per serving
Calories	210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 263mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 112mg	558%
Calcium 127mg	10%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 525mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.