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Smashed Broccoli
This crispy oven-roasted smashed broccoli recipe with parmesan and red pepper flakes makes for the perfect side dish for any meal! You only need a handful of ingredients to make this and you can easily customize this smashed broccoli dish however you’d like! It’s a simple but delicious side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 301 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 heads broccoli (approx 1½ lb broccoli florets)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 queeze fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan or more
Instructions
- Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a large pot with a steamer basket on top. Place the lid on top and steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the broccoli to a large sheet pan in a single layer and use the bottom of a mason jar (or potato masher) to smash the broccoli.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the broccoli and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat. Add a squzze of lemon juice on top. Top with shredded parmesan.
- Broil the broccoli on high for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is crispy to your standards. Add more lemon juice if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
625mg
(26%)
Potassium
1974mg
(56%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
4431IU
(89%)
Vitamin C
542mg
(602%)
Calcium
368mg
(37%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1974mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 4431IU | 89% |
| Vitamin C | 542mg | 602% |
| Calcium | 368mg | 37% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.