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Magic Broccoli (Best roasted broccoli recipe ever!)

Recipe video above. This is insanely simple to make but it's the best broccoli ever!  I call it "Magic Broccoli" because it IS magic how a little roasting and a drizzle of lemon juice and parmesan can transform broccoli!

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

Ingredients

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

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 size - heads about 20 - 22cm / 8-9" wide. Sounds like alot, but the broccoli shrinks while baking.
  • Broccoli stem - the thick stem that most people just discard actually has terrific flavour, just like the small stem on each floret. Just peel the outer layer - vegetable peeler or stand it upright and use your knife - then chop and use in this recipe or another recipe. I stockpile things like this and end up using it in a Fridge Forage recipe that I do every week! Stir fries (cut into batons), finely dice and use in soups, fried rice, casseroles or even hide them in things like pasta sauces.
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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 (20%) 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: 4Serving

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.