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Magic Broccoli (Best roasted broccoli recipe ever!)
5 from 173 votes

Magic Broccoli (Best roasted broccoli recipe ever!)

This roasted broccoli recipe highlights fresh broccoli florets tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon, and Parmesan cheese, delivering tender-crisp stalks with browned, crispy edges. Roasting at high heat creates a slight char and intensifies the natural broccoli flavor, while lemon zest and juice add brightness. The Parmesan adds a savory finish that enhances the vegetable's taste. This approach makes broccoli appealing and flavorful as a warm side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 broccoli about 1 kg / 2 lb, medium to large heads
  • 2 garlic finely sliced or minced, cloves
  • 2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to your taste)
  • black pepper
  • lemon zest of half
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese plus more for garnish, freshly grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan).
  2. Cut/break broccoli into florets and pile onto baking tray. (Note 2 re: stem)
  3. Toss - Drizzle all over with extra virgin olive oil, scatter with garlic, salt and pepper. Toss with fingers or tongs, then spread out over tray in a single layer (or toss in large bowl or ziplock bag). 
  4. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the tips of the florets are slightly browned and crispy. The broccoli should be "tender crisp", meaning just cooked through, not soft and floppy.
  5. Finish - Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle over the lemon juice, zest, and parmesan. Toss quickly, transfer to serving plate and garnish with a bit more parmesan. Serve warm!

Notes

  • Broccoli heads shrink during roasting; heads about 8-9" wide are recommended.
  • Don't discard broccoli stems; peel and chop them to use in stir-fries, soups, or sauces.

Nutrition Information

Serving 203g Calories 151cal (8%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 406mg (17%) Potassium 716mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1435IU (29%) Vitamin C 204.2mg (227%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Serving 203g
Calories 151cal 8%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 406mg 17%
Potassium 716mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1435IU 29%
Vitamin C 204.2mg 227%
Calcium 139mg 14%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.