Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Chili Flakes
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Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Chili Flakes
Description
Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Chili Flakes uses fresh broccoli broken into florets and thin strips of stalk, tossed with olive oil and seasoned with salt. Roasting at 475ºF encourages the broccoli to develop tender interiors with lightly blackened edges, bringing out a slightly smoky taste. Chili flakes added after roasting introduce gentle heat without overpowering the vegetable’s natural flavor. Serving it with lemon wedges allows diners to adjust the brightness and acidity to their taste.
The texture combines tender bites with crisp edges, creating a satisfying contrast. The roasting method is simple but effective, requiring only a brief time in a hot oven and light seasoning to elevate plain broccoli into a more complex and appealing dish.
This preparation fits well as a side for grilled or roasted meats, fish, or as part of a vegetarian meal. The lemon juice and chili flakes add fresh and zesty notes that complement a range of main dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli crown or head
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475ºF.
- Break broccoli into florets. Cut stalk into thin strips, or discard stalk.
- Arrange broccoli into a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle half the salt over the broccoli.
- Roast 13-15 minutes, until broccoli is tender and the edges have just begun to blacken.
- Remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining salt and chili flakes.
- Drizzle lemon juice over broccoli, or serve broccoli with lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 681IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 92mg | 102% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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