Description
Crispy garlic parmesan roasted broccoli elevates simple vegetables into a mouthwatering side dish that sparks culinary excitement. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, this recipe delivers irresistible flavor you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Oils and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Optional Finishing:
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to a high temperature of 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Separate broccoli into uniform florets, ensuring even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Create a flavor base by mixing olive oil with minced garlic, ground black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Thoroughly coat the broccoli florets in the seasoned oil mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly covered and glistening.
- Arrange the seasoned broccoli on the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out in a single layer to promote proper roasting and caramelization.
- Roast the broccoli in the hot oven, rotating the pan midway through cooking to ensure uniform browning and crispy edges.
- Once the broccoli is tender with lightly charred tips, remove from the oven and immediately shower with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Gently toss the hot broccoli to help the cheese melt and distribute evenly across the florets.
- Finish with a bright squeeze of fresh lemon juice to enhance the dish’s flavor profile and add a zesty contrast to the rich, roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Maximize crispiness by ensuring broccoli florets are completely dry before roasting, preventing steaming instead of caramelizing.
- Adjust cooking time based on floret size; smaller pieces roast faster and can burn quickly, so watch carefully during the last 5 minutes.
- Create a low-carb, keto-friendly version by using extra Parmesan cheese for added richness and swapping out red pepper flakes for smoked paprika for deeper flavor complexity.
- Transform this dish into a complete meal by adding protein like grilled chicken or crispy bacon bits, turning a simple side into a satisfying main course.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg