Description
A delicious and easy recipe for crispy garlic parmesan roasted broccoli with golden cheese crust and perfectly tender-crisp texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Prepare broccoli: Wash and cut broccoli into uniform bite-sized florets
- Season mixture: Toss broccoli with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in large bowl
- Arrange for roasting: Spread seasoned broccoli on baking sheet in single layer
- Initial roasting: Roast for 20 minutes until edges begin browning
- Add cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over broccoli and roast 5 more minutes
- Final step: Remove from oven when cheese is golden and broccoli is tender-crisp
Notes
- Pat broccoli completely dry after washing to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming
- Use two pans if necessary to maintain single-layer arrangement for proper browning
- Watch carefully during the final cheese-melting phase to prevent burning
- Let the finished dish rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan roasted broccoli, roasted vegetables, healthy side dish, easy recipe, crispy broccoli