Description
Crispy garlic parmesan roasted broccoli delivers a mouthwatering side dish that elevates simple vegetables into an irresistible culinary experience. Roasted with olive oil, parmesan, and garlic, these broccoli florets promise a delightful crunch you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh broccoli florets
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Oil and Optional Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: red chili flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 425F (220C). Cover a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate broccoli into uniform florets, ensuring consistent size for even roasting.
- Combine broccoli with olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, tossing thoroughly to distribute seasonings completely.
- Arrange seasoned broccoli in a single, uncrowded layer on the prepared baking sheet, allowing space between pieces for proper caramelization.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes, rotating the pan and flipping florets midway through cooking to ensure balanced browning and crispy edges.
- Carefully remove baking sheet from oven and generously sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the roasted broccoli.
- Return to oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing cheese to melt and develop a golden, slightly crispy texture.
- Transfer to a serving platter and optionally garnish with red chili flakes for a subtle heat and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp to enjoy maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure broccoli pieces are similar in size for even roasting, preventing some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Pat broccoli completely dry before tossing with oil to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and more intense flavor compared to pre-packaged grated cheese.
- For a lower-carb or keto-friendly version, substitute regular Parmesan with a harder aged cheese like Pecorino Romano for extra sharpness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 406 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg