Roasted Garlic Broccoli

Roasted broccoli florets on a plate, garnished with a lemon half

This Roasted Garlic Broccoli recipe is a quick and easy veggie side dish. It's ready in 15 minutes, making it the perfect addition for a busy weeknight meal.

Servings per Recipe: 8 servings

Calories per Serving: 124

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh broccoli
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3-4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper to taste
½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Wash and cut the 2 pounds fresh broccoli into bite size pieces.
Mince the 3-4 garlic cloves.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Place the broccoli on parchment paper in a single layer and toss with the ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Tossing with your hands gives the best results.
Roast just until the broccoli is tender, 10 -15 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss in all but a few shavings of the ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese.
Place in a serving dish, garnish with lemon slices and remaining Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

Notes

Note: A large sheet pan with enough room to spread out the broccoli is essential for even heating. Don't crowd the broccoli florets. Piling them will result in uneven cooking, with some florets getting too brown and others not cooking enough.

Top tip: Don't skip using parchment paper—it is the key to easy cleanup. The paper should be cut large enough to cover the entire baking sheet, but avoid letting the edges drape too far over the sides to prevent the paper burning.

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