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Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan

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Roasting broccoli brings out an amazing flavor that is no joke! Broccoli can sometimes take on a mushy consistency when boiled or steamed. This recipe introduces a way to cook this classic veggie that is sure to turn the whole family into broccoli lovers!

Ingredients

Food
Amt
Units
Prep
Notes
1½ pounds broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
broccoli
pounds
cut into bite-size florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
garlic
2
cloves
minced
4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
olive oil
4
tablespoons
divided
½ teaspoon salt
salt
½
teaspoon
¼ teaspoon black pepper
black pepper
¼
teaspoon
1 teaspoon lemon zest (about 1/2 a lemon)
lemon zest
1
teaspoon
about 1/2 a lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
fresh lemon juice
2
tablespoons
about 1/2 a lemon
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (omit for vegan or dairy allergy)
grated parmesan cheese
cup
omit for vegan or dairy allergy

Method

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place broccoli florets on a rimmed sheet pan and toss with garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange seasoned broccoli in an even layer on the sheet pan so each floret is making direct contact with the pan. Roast in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until broccoli is crisp and some of the tips are browned. Remove from oven and immediately toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parmesan.

Prep time
10 min
Cook time
30 min
Yields/Serves:
6
Contains Dairy
Nutrition Information

Yum Ratings

😫😟😐😀😍 “I love the crispiness of the broccoli tops!” —Dan, age 8
😫😟😐😀😍 “The lemon and Parmesan take this dish to the next level!” —Sally, a grown up
😫😟😐😀😍 “I LOVE this broccoli!” —Bennett, age 5