Simple Garlic Parmesan Broccoli (Printable)

Tender broccoli roasted with garlic and Parmesan for a quick, flavorful side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.5 lbs fresh broccoli florets
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 0.5 tsp sea salt
05 - 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Toppings

06 - 0.33 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
07 - Zest of 0.5 lemon (optional)
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until edges are crisp and broccoli is tender.
05 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to coat.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with lemon zest and parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns people who claim they dont like broccoli into people who ask for seconds.
  • The crispy edges have this addictive, almost nutty crunch that plain steamed broccoli never achieves.
  • You only need one pan and about five minutes of actual work before the oven does everything else.
02 -
  • Crowding the pan traps steam and leaves you with soggy broccoli instead of crispy edges, so use two pans if you need to.
  • Add the Parmesan only after roasting or it will burn in the oven and turn grainy instead of melting into a savory coating.
  • Stir halfway through or the bottoms will char while the tops stay pale and youll lose that even caramelization.
03 -
  • Roast the broccoli on the lowest oven rack for maximum contact with direct heat and deeper caramelization.
  • Save your Parmesan rinds and toss one in while roasting for an extra layer of umami that infuses the whole pan.
  • If your garlic is browning too fast, mix it with the oil first and drizzle it over the broccoli halfway through roasting instead of tossing it on raw.
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