You are going to love this delicious parmesan roasted broccoli! It's a simple yet fantastic way to enjoy broccoli and doesn't require many ingredients. It will be a hit with the whole family.
This is the best broccoli recipe - it's seriously my favorite way to make broccoli as a simple side dish! You can also use the broccoli in a salad or grain bowl if you'd like.
This is the best way to make delicious crispy broccoli. You'll roast the broccoli at a high heat to get crispy bits that are ever so lightly charred.
This easy side dish pairs well with chicken, lasagna, steak, and more! This dish will turn even the most reluctant veggie eater into a broccoli fan and will be one of your new favorite side dishes.
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Ingredients
- Fresh Broccoli Florets
- Parmesan Cheese
- Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- Sea Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Ground Black Pepper
- Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Place the broccoli on an aluminum foil or parchment lined sheet pan. Toss with the olive oil.
Combine the sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the broccoli and toss to coat each floret.
Spread the broccoli out in a single, even layer across the baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes. Remove the broccoli from the oven and flip each piece over. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss the broccoli so the cheese is evenly distributed, and serve immediately with additional lemon wedges, if desired.
Substitutions & Variations
Want to make some changes to this recipe? Here are some optional swaps or additional ingredients you can add.
- Spices - want to add a little heat? Try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder to the spice mixture.
- Fresh garlic - you can substitute the garlic powder for 3 to 4 garlic cloves. Mince them and add them when you toss the broccoli with olive oil and spices.
- Additional Citrus - you can add some lemon zest to the cooked broccoli as well if you want a sharper citrus flavor.
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Crispy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the broccoli on an aluminum foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil. Combine the sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the broccoli and toss to coat each floret.
- Spread the broccoli out in a single layer across the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Remove the broccoli from the oven and flip each piece over. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the cheese and lemon juice. Toss the broccoli so the cheese is evenly distributed and serve immediately.
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