Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli (Print Version)

Crisp broccoli roasted with garlic and lemon for a bright, flavorful side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound fresh broccoli florets

→ Aromatics

02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Oils & Seasonings

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

→ Finishing

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

# How to Make It:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant-quality cooking but requires zero special skills or fussy timing.
  • The edges get crispy while the florets stay tender, giving you two textures in one bite.
  • One pan, minimal cleanup, and it works as a weeknight side or something you'd serve at a dinner party.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or flip too early; give the broccoli space and time to develop those golden, caramelized edges where all the flavor lives.
  • Lemon juice added at the end tastes bright and alive; roasted with the broccoli from the start, it becomes muted and one-dimensional.
03 -
  • Buy broccoli the day you plan to use it; fresher florets have tighter buds and hold up better to high heat.
  • If your lemon feels dry or hard before you cut it, microwave it for 15 seconds to release more juice.
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