Description
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli turns ordinary vegetables into a crispy, cheesy side that makes your dinner plate pop with flavor. Roasting broccoli with garlic and parmesan creates a simple yet delicious way to enjoy your greens that everyone at the table will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a scorching 425°F, ensuring a perfectly crisp roast for the broccoli.
- Meticulously rinse 1 lb of broccoli florets and thoroughly dry them with paper towels to prevent soggy results.
- Chop the florets into consistent bite-sized pieces, aiming for roughly 1-2 inch segments.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Tumble the broccoli florets into the seasoning mixture, tossing until every surface gets a glossy, flavor-packed coating.
- Arrange the seasoned florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer with slight spacing between each piece.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 425°F oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, watching for edges to turn golden brown and crispy.
- Retrieve the tray and shower ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the roasted broccoli, ensuring an even distribution.
- Return the tray to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and create a delectable golden crust.
Notes
- Drying broccoli thoroughly ensures perfect roasting with crispy edges instead of soggy steamed vegetables.
- Cut florets to similar sizes for consistent cooking, preventing some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Spread broccoli in a single layer with space between pieces to allow hot air circulation and achieve maximum caramelization.
- For dairy-free options, swap Parmesan with nutritional yeast or skip cheese entirely, keeping the garlic and olive oil seasoning for excellent flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg