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Parmesan roasted broccoli in a bowl served with lemon wedges on a green background.

Best Ever Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan

This easy roasted parmesan broccoli recipe turns simple fresh broccoli florets into crispy, golden brown perfection. Roasted with parmesan cheese and finished with a bright squeeze of lemon juice, it’s the ultimate simple side dish that will make even the biggest broccoli skeptic a new fan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Broccoli about 2 medium heads. Cut into equal florets (well, best you can)
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 teaspoons Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon Flaky sea salt Maldon
  • few grinds Fresh cracked black pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F.  Wash and dry broccoli well. (Dry broccoli = crispy broccoli).  Trim broccoli tops off of stems and cut into equal pieces.
  • On a parchment-lined sheet pan, add the broccoli florets and drizzle with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.  Toss together and spread the broccoli mixture evenly over the whole pan, leaving room between each piece.  (This will allow for a crispy crust.) Roast on the center rack for 15 minutes.  
    Broccoli tossed in seasonings and spread in an even layer on a sheet pan.
  • After 15 minutes, remove from oven and toss well.  Redistribute evenly back on the sheet pan and add the parmesan cheese on top of the broccoli. Roast for another 10 minutes or until golden and crispy.
    Broccoli topped with parmesan cheese.
  • Remove and serve with the lemon wedges. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crunch, add panko breadcrumbs. (⅓ cup panko and one more tablespoon of olive oil, 4 tablespoons total.)

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25of recipeCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 756IUVitamin C: 104mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 1mg
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