Description
Savory garlic parmesan roasted broccoli elevates this classic vegetable with rich, umami flavors. Crisp florets coated in parmesan and garlic offer a delightful side dish you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (4 tbsps) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare oven to a searing 425F (220C), ensuring optimal roasting temperature for crisp vegetables.
- Meticulously cleanse broccoli florets, patting completely dry to promote ideal caramelization.
- Combine broccoli with fragrant olive oil, crushed garlic, and seasonings in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring uniform coating.
- Arrange seasoned florets across parchment-lined baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer to facilitate even roasting.
- Transfer to preheated oven, roasting for 15-20 minutes and rotating midway to achieve golden, slightly charred edges and tender interior.
- Generously dust roasted broccoli with grated Parmesan cheese, returning to oven for an additional 2 minutes to create a melted, crispy topping.
- Transfer immediately to serving platter, optionally embellishing with a sprinkle of zesty red pepper flakes for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Thoroughly dry broccoli to ensure crispy edges and prevent steaming during roasting.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor and better melting compared to pre-packaged cheese.
- Adjust roasting time based on floret size – smaller pieces cook faster and can burn quickly, so watch carefully.
- For a dairy-free version, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast or toasted nuts for similar umami and crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 172 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 409 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg