Description
A simple yet delicious dish featuring roasted broccoli florets tossed in garlic and Parmesan cheese, perfect as a side or a centerpiece for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the broccoli under cold water and chop it into bite-sized florets. Dry them completely to avoid steaming.
- Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well coated. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and sprinkle Parmesan over broccoli, return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and broccoli is tender.
- Serve warm, drizzled with lemon juice, and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional spices or cheese substitutes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg