Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli (Printable)

Tender roasted broccoli with aromatic garlic and savory Parmesan, ready in under 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.5 pounds fresh broccoli florets
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Toppings

06 - 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
07 - Zest of half a lemon (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss broccoli florets with olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the edges are crisp and the broccoli is tender.
05 - Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, tossing gently to coat evenly.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms plain broccoli into something people actually fight over at the dinner table.
  • You only need one bowl and one pan, so cleanup takes about two minutes.
  • The Parmesan gets all melty and nutty against the hot florets, creating little pockets of flavor in every bite.
02 -
  • Do not skip the parchment or foil, cleaning burnt garlic off a bare pan is miserable.
  • If your broccoli looks wet after tossing, pat it dry with a towel or it will steam instead of crisp.
  • Add the Parmesan only after roasting, putting cheese in the oven makes it greasy and sometimes bitter.
03 -
  • Cut your florets to similar sizes so they finish cooking at the same time and nothing burns while waiting for the thick pieces.
  • If you want extra caramelization, broil the broccoli for the last minute or two, but watch it closely because garlic goes from golden to charred in seconds.
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