Garlic Lemon Roasted Broccoli Recipe
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Garlic lemon roasted broccoli is an easy, tasty side dish. It’s a simple way to mix fresh, healthy ingredients with fresh flavors. Roasting garlic brings out its sweetness, and the hint of lemon adds a bright, tangy kick to every bit of broccoli florets.
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Broccoli is a versatile and healthy vegetable that can be prepared in so many ways. My favorite way to prepare it is by roasting it with garlic and lemon. It’s a quick side dish that needs just five ingredients and 30 minutes — 10 for prep and 20 to roast. While it’s in the oven you can focus on cooking your main course.
Ingredient List
How to make garlic lemon broccoli
Prepare: Cut the broccoli crowns into florets that are similar in size. Squeeze the juice of half of a lemon and cut the other half into slices. Chop the garlic. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 1: Toss the broccoli in olive oil in a large bowl and arrange it in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the lemon slices; drizzle with lemon juice and roast for 10 minutes.
STEP 2: Remove the pan from the oven and add the chopped garlic and place the pan back into the oven; roast for 5 to 10 minutes longer until the broccoli is fork tender.
STEP 3: Remove the pan from the oven and add shredded parmesan cheese and serve.
Note: Cooking time can vary depending on the size of the broccoli and your texture preference. Remove the broccoli from the oven sooner if you prefer a crisper texture.
Tips & Tricks
- Pat the broccoli florets dry before tossing them with olive oil so that the oil adheres to the broccoli.
- Cut the broccoli florets into similar sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Spread the broccoli florets out on a baking sheet and avoid overcrowding, which can lead to steaming instead of roasting the broccoli.
- Save time and use pre-cut broccoli.
What to do with leftovers
🌡️Refrigerate leftover lemon-roasted broccoli in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
🥦Use leftovers in salads, pasta, whole grains, flatbreads, and wraps, or reheat it and enjoy!
Serving suggestions
This tasty roasted broccoli tastes great garnished with lemon zest or a splash of fresh lemon juice alongside grilled beef, prime rib for two, pork chops, or chicken.
Make this broccoli recipe a delicious vegetarian meal and toss it with pasta or your favorite whole grains.
Recipe variations
Try mixing and matching these variation suggestions or use them as inspiration to add your favorite ingredients to customize this simple lemon roasted broccoli recipe into your own healthy side dish recipe.
Panko – Add a crispy topping by combining panko bread crumbs with the parmesan cheese and a splash of olive oil and pop it under the broiler during the last few minutes of cooking.
Mediterranean – Toss in any combination of sliced olives, red onion, and sun-dried tomatoes with the garlic.
Balsamic Glazed – Drizzle balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction over the broccoli during the last few minutes of cooking
Spicy – Make this easy broccoli recipe spicy with a dash of red pepper flakes and black pepper.
Cheese – Try using a different cheese such as shredded cheddar, mozzarella or Swiss cheese.
Vegan or no cheese -Leave the cheese out completely or substitute it with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can roast the broccoli ahead of time and reheat it in the oven or microwave before serving. It may not be as cripsy reheated as it would be when freshly roasted.
Keep an eye on the broccoli while it is roasting. If you notice the ends are browning too fast, lower the temperature in the oven or adjust the baking sheet to a lower rack in the oven.
If your roasted broccoli fails to get crispy after roasting, it could be due to the broccoli being wet when placed into the oven or the baking sheet being overcrowded. For optimal results, ensure the broccoli has enough room for air circulation during roasting.
Fresh broccoli works best in this recipe, but it can be replaced with frozen broccoli. Frozen broccoli should be thawed and dried before roasting.
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Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and GarlicEquipment
Ingredients
- 1 Head Broccoli
- 1 Lemon
- 2 Cloves Garlic chopped
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f.
- Rinse, dry and trim 1 Head Broccoli; cut into bite sized pieces
- Chop the garlic and squeeze the juice from one half of the lemon and cut the second half of the lemon into thin slices.
- Toss the broccoli in 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil and arrange it on a parchment lined baking sheet with the lemon slices.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the broccoli; place into the oven and roast for 10 minutes.
- Remove the broccoli from the oven add the garlic and roast 5 to 10 minutes longer until it reaches your preferred texture.
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