Roasted broccoli with parmesan is truly irresistible and so easy to make! If you love roasted broccoli as much as I do. You are going to love this roasted broccoli recipe with florets tossed in olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, roasted, and served with parmesan cheese and lots of red pepper flakes.
This roasted broccoli and parmesan recipe is so easy to make and delicious. The florets come out of the oven deliciously golden brown, tender, and crisp. I love eating them all straight off the sheet pan, in a bowl for a quick and healthy lunch, as a delicious side dish, and goes with garlic butter steak.
More Uses for Roasted Broccoli
Roasted broccoli with parmesan is tender in the middle, with delicious golden edges and irresistibly crispy tips. The addition of Parmesan and red pepper flakes makes it more flavorful, filling, and ABSOLUTELY irresistible.
Perfect Roasted Broccoli
Roasting broccoli until they are crispy tender and lightly browned will quickly become your favorite way to enjoy them. Simply cut them up, toss them with a few seasonings, and pop them into a super-hot oven is how to roast broccoli perfectly every time!
You can even skip the cheese for a vegan dish. Happy roasting!
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How to make Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
Crispy tender Broccoli florets, tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper, roasted at high heat until lightly browned around the edges sprinkled with red pepper flakes and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. , this is broccoli that anyone could love!
PREP TIME: 5 mins
COOK TIME: 20 mins
TOTAL TIME: 25 mins
COURSE: Dinner
CUISINE: American
SERVING: 4
INGREDIENTS
12 ounces broccoli florets
3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional
1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Making perfect roasted broccoli couldn’t be easier! Here’s what you need to do:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
- Place the broccoli florets spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 15 – 20 minutes or until browned around the edges.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and grated parmesan cheese
- Transfer to a serving bowl or platter
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Easy Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Recipe Tips
Here are some general tips to make sure your roasted broccoli turns out perfectly, every time.
- Wash and dry your broccoli head before you toss it with the oil to get them brown and crisp.
- Size matters when it comes to roasting vegetables. Cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Cut your florets into similar-sized pieces and they will cook at a similar rate.
- Never crowd your florets on the sheet pan to avoid steaming and allow for some breathing room to produce brown and crisp.
- Bake the broccoli at 425 degrees Fahrenheit to get crispy, golden edges.
HOT TIP:
- Ise a large, rimmed baking sheet to allow space
- Use parchment paper for east clean up
Roasted Broccoli With Parmesan
Ingredients
- 12 oz Broccoli Florets
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Parmesan, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp Sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
- Place the broccoli florets spread evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 15 – 20 minutes or until browned around the edges.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and grated parmesan cheese.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Coat the Broccoli Evenly: When tossing the broccoli with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, make sure to coat each floret evenly. This helps to ensure that every piece is seasoned well and cooks to perfection.
- Spread Evenly on Baking Sheet: Once the broccoli is coated, spread it out evenly on the baking sheet. This prevents overcrowding, allowing the broccoli to roast evenly and develop a nice golden color.
Nutrition
Note: Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used. – Nutrition Information Disclaimer
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I made this roasted broccoli and my family begged for more!
I recently just became a vegetarian at age 45. This is a delicious and simple recipe! Love it!
I roasted two heads of broccoli using this method and it came out delicious! Thanks for the simple yet yummy recipe!
So good. I made it for a friend so only got a small nibble, but I WILL be making it again. And again. My friend loved it and that made me very happy!
This was so good!!! I made some for myself before I made it for the family…my wife absolutely loved it!!
Very tasty and I didn’t even add the cheese. It came out perfect after 19 minutes.
We do love broccoli in our household! This recipe makes the broccoli have the perfect crisp to it.
This is a great side dish. It sounds like it would be lovely and tasty. A great way to get the family to eat extra veg and enjoy it.
This sounds so delicious. I will be making this but with vegan cheese.
Sounds like a recipe i would try since we love broccoli, I may even add some cut up chicken. I like that it’s so simple to create
This looks like a tasty side dish. I am sure I would love it!
This recipe looks really flavorful, looking forward to giving it a try.
Broccoli is one of my favorite things. I eat it with about everything. Can’t wait to try this recipe!
This looks like a delicious side dish or even something tasty to snack on between meals!
I always loved broccoli with cheese growing up. My mom usually used sliced cheese but parmesan sounds so much better.
This looks like an easy and delicious recipe. Two of my favorite combinations.
My favorite way to eat broccoli is roasting it. The flavor is just so much better. I’ll have to add the parmesan too. I haven’t done that before!
This looks amazing! I love broccoli but it gets boring having it one way all the time. I am adding this to the mix.
Wow! This looks absolutely delicious and healthy! My husband would love this for sure! It is so perfect!
Broccoli are always a favorite in our house! My kids will love this recipe!
My all time favorite side dish! Good for weekdays and holidays!
I love easy recipes like this that are so healthy and flavorful. I haven’t made broccoli in a while and I love fresh, local veggies.
This is one of my favorite side dishes. I’ve done this many times before and I have always enjoyed it. So good!
I love broccoli!! Would love to try this one of these days!!
I love broccoli. This roasted broccoli with parmesan cheese looks so delicious. I can’t wait to try this recipe 😍
I love broccoli with a light cheese sauce. I must use this recipe for dinner one day.
Thank you! Tried this tonight…..super easy and very delicious!
I love this recipe! it was so delicious. i look forward to making it again!
Thanks for this amazing recipe. It was completely delicious!