Roasted Broccoli
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Roasted Broccoli
Description
This Roasted Broccoli recipe starts with thoroughly dried broccoli florets tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roasting at 425°F caramelizes the florets, creating crisp charred tips alongside tender centers. Flipping the broccoli midway promotes even browning on all sides. The method uses a dark baking sheet to facilitate browning, while spreading florets without overlap allows maximum edge crispiness. The outcome is broccoli with a crunchy texture and slightly smoky flavor.
Serving with lemon wedges adds a fresh citrus note that can brighten the roasted taste. The recipe is flexible; whole garlic cloves can be roasted alongside for subtle garlic flavor, while grated Parmesan can be sprinkled during the final minutes or after roasting for additional savory notes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. broccoli florets
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- lemon optional, wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Wash the broccoli and pat it completely dry.
- Place the broccoli on a baking sheet (preferably dark), and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spread in an even layer on the sheet without overlapping so that the edges get crisp.
- Bake for 10 minutes and remove from the oven. Flip the florets over and redistribute around the baking sheet.
- Bake for 5-10 more minutes, until desired color is achieved. The ones pictured here were roasted for 18 minutes. Remove and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Whole or smashed garlic cloves can be roasted on the tray with broccoli to infuse gentle garlic flavor, but avoid minced garlic since it burns easily.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on broccoli during the last 3 minutes of roasting or after cooking for added savory taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 707IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 101mg | 112% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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