Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli (Printable version)

Broccoli florets roasted with garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan, offering a savory and vibrant side.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1½ lbs fresh broccoli, cut into florets
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - ½ tsp sea salt
05 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Toppings

06 - ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
07 - Zest of ½ lemon (optional)
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large 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 halfway through, until edges are crisp and broccoli is tender.
05 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, tossing gently to coat.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon zest and parsley if using, and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns skeptics into broccoli believers with almost no effort on your part.
  • The Parmesan melts into every crevice while the florets are still hot, creating pockets of salty, nutty flavor.
  • You only need one bowl and one pan, so cleanup is faster than the cooking itself.
02 -
  • Do not skip the halfway stir or the florets on the edges will char while the center stays pale.
  • Add the Parmesan the moment the pan leaves the oven, waiting even a minute means the cheese will not melt properly.
  • If your broccoli stems are thick, slice them lengthwise so they cook at the same rate as the florets.
03 -
  • Use the convection setting if your oven has one, the circulating air makes the edges even crispier.
  • Toss any leftover florets into scrambled eggs the next morning for a quick breakfast upgrade.
  • If you want deeper caramelization, give the broccoli an extra two minutes under the broiler at the end, watching closely so nothing burns.
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