Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli (Printable)

Crisp-tender broccoli enhanced with garlic and bright lemon for a zesty, tasty side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh broccoli florets

→ Aromatics

02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Oils & Seasonings

03 - 3 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Finishing

06 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
07 - Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Spread the broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and lightly browned at the edges.
05 - Remove from oven, immediately drizzle lemon juice, sprinkle lemon zest over broccoli, and toss gently to combine.
06 - If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the warm broccoli before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms plain broccoli into something you'll actually crave, with crispy edges and a bright, garlicky flavor that makes everyone ask for seconds.
  • The whole thing comes together in one pan with hardly any cleanup, so you can focus on the rest of your meal without stress.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or the broccoli will steam and turn soggy instead of crisping up, so use two sheets if you need to.
  • Add the lemon juice after roasting, not before, because acid can turn the bright green color dull and gray in the oven.
03 -
  • Cut the florets into similar sizes so they roast evenly, and don't throw away the stems, just peel and slice them thick and roast them too.
  • If your oven runs cool, bump the temperature up to 450°F or switch to convection for extra crispiness.
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