Description
Savory garlic parmesan roasted broccoli elevates a simple vegetable side dish with rich, tangy flavors. Crisp florets combine with nutty parmesan and aromatic garlic for a delightful complement to any main course you’ll eagerly enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh broccoli florets
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking Liquid:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish (Optional):
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare oven space at 400F (200C) with a rack in the middle position to ensure even roasting.
- Cover a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Combine broccoli florets with olive oil, creating a light, even coating that will help achieve crispy edges.
- Incorporate minced garlic thoroughly into the broccoli, ensuring each piece is generously seasoned with aromatic flavor.
- Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, distributing the spices uniformly.
- Arrange broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, allowing enough space between pieces for proper caramelization.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to promote even browning and prevent burning.
- Check for tender stalks and crispy, golden-brown edges as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the hot broccoli, allowing it to melt slightly and create a savory crust.
- Return to the oven for an additional 2 minutes to help the cheese become slightly golden and more integrated.
- Transfer to a serving platter and optionally garnish with fresh lemon wedges to add a bright, zesty dimension to the 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 seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- For a dairy-free version, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast or crushed toasted nuts for similar umami flavor and crunchy texture.
- Customize the seasoning by adding red pepper flakes for heat, smoked paprika for depth, or dried herbs like thyme and rosemary for extra complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg