Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli (Printable Version)

Zesty broccoli florets roasted with garlic and lemon, creating a vibrant, savory side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head broccoli (approximately 1.1 lbs), cut into florets

→ Aromatics & Seasoning

02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
04 - 3 tbsp olive oil
05 - ½ tsp kosher salt
06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
09 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional, omit for vegan)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets with olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using, until evenly coated.
03 - Spread broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until broccoli is crisp-tender and edges turn golden brown.
05 - Remove from oven and immediately toss with lemon juice and zest.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • The lemon adds brightness without any heaviness, so it feels fresh even when you're eating vegetables.
  • Those charred edges on the broccoli are where the magic happens—they're crunchy and slightly sweet, nothing like steamed broccoli.
  • You can have dinner ready in 30 minutes flat, which means it's realistic on busy weeknights.
  • It plays nice with almost anything you're serving, from simple grilled chicken to fancy dinner guests.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or your broccoli will steam instead of roast—give each floret breathing room so the edges can actually get golden and crispy.
  • Add the lemon at the very end, not before roasting, or you'll lose all that bright zing to the heat.
03 -
  • Use a microplane zester to get the finest, most flavorful lemon zest—the difference is real.
  • If your broccoli starts looking too dark before the edges are golden, lower the oven temperature slightly and give it another minute or two.

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