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Roasted Balsamic Broccoli with Parmesan
5 from 6 votes

Roasted Balsamic Broccoli with Parmesan

Even people who don't like to eat their veggies will LOVE broccoli prepared this way!! Easy, healthy, and full of flavor from the balsamic and Parmesan!!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 305 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • broccoli florets trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces, about 1 pound
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or to save calories and fat spray with olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
  • Balsamic reduction to taste (not balsamic vinegar; I used Trader Joe’s Balsamic Glaze or make your own [balsamic reduction, about 2 to 4 tablespoons, or glaze
  • Parmesan Cheese to taste, about 2 to 4 tablespoons, freshly grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
  2. Add the broccoli to the baking sheet, evenly drizzle with olive oil (or spray with olive oil), season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss with your hands to evenly coat. Allow space between the florets and don’t keep them in a tight pile so that they roast rather than steam.
  3. Roast for about 12 minutes, or until the broccoli is browning on the underside.
  4. Remove baking sheet from oven, flip broccoli over with tongs, and evenly drizzle with balsamic to taste.
  5. Return baking sheet to oven and bake for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until as dark as desired. Baking times will vary based on the size of the florets, personal preference for doneness, oven and climate variances, etc. Keep a close eye on it because it can go from underdone to nicely blacked to burnt in just a couple minutes.
  6. Evenly sprinkle with Parmesan to taste and serve immediately. Broccoli is best warm and fresh.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g (76%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 1360mg (57%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 1360mg 57%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 16g 32%

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