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    Home » Recipes » Vegetables & Side Dishes

    Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan

    Published: Feb 5, 2018 · Modified: Jun 17, 2022 by Sally Cameron · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    Versatile broccoli: you can steam it, eat it raw as a snack with dip, shred it fine for slaw or puree it into soup. Have you tried roasting it? So easy and so good. Roasted broccoli with pine nuts, lemon zest and a sprinkle of Parmesan, on the table in minutes with a little prep work. For a dairy-free option, see note and link to dairy-free vegan cheese powder.

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    White platter of green roasted broccoli with lemon and Parmesan.

    Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan

    We love broccoli and eat it a few times a week, and I love to roast vegetables, so it oven roasted broccoli seemed natural. Toss with a little olive oil, salt, pepper and granulated garlic, and pop it into a hot oven for 15 minutes. To serve sprinkle with lemon zest, pine nuts and Parmesan, it's so good. For a no-dairy option, sprinkle with vegan cheese powder which tastes a lot like Parmesan. Find the recipe here.

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    Raw green broccoli florets.

    Buying Broccoli For Roasting

    Purchase two pounds of broccoli crowns to serve four. Broccoli crowns are just the tops of broccoli heads with some of the thick stem cut off. Most grocery stores sell them. For roasting, it's better to buy full heads yourself and trim the florets to the perfect size. Skip the bags of pre-chopped florets, because they are often small, uneven in size and not as fresh.

    How To Roast Broccoli

    First, is this roasted broccoli or baked broccoli? The same really, its cooking terminology. When you bake at 400°F you're roasting.

    With a sharp paring knife, slice off the thick stem, then separate the tops into florets. See my prep photo for a visual aid. For bigger pieces, split them in half, then wash your florets. I use Eat Cleaner produce wash to safely clean my produce and extend its life, so you can prep your broccoli on Sunday then roast it in just minutes during the busy week.

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    Green broccoli in a colander after cleaning.

    When florets are ready, line a half sheet baking pan with parchment and pre-heat the oven to 400°F.  Toss broccoli with oil and seasonings and arrange florets flat on the pan. How long to roast broccoli? Roast for 15 minutes, or until edges are browned and stems are tender when pierced with a sharp paring knife.

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    Roasted broccoli on a baking tray.

    To serve, top with pine nuts and sprinkle with lemon zest and Parmesan cheese or the vegan cheese powder. For additional flavor, you can toast the pine nuts. Sprinkle them over the top half way through roasting or toast ahead of time.

    For Paleo diners, leave off the Parmesan.

    roasted broccoli with pine nuts | AFoodCentricLife.com
    Platter of roasted broccoli sprinkled with lemon and Parmesan for dinner.

    Looking for another terrific broccoli recipe? Try my Crunchy Broccoli Bacon Salad (for your bacon lovers)

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    Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan

    Sally Cameron
    Another great way to get more veggies onto your plate, roasted broccoli takes just minutes in the oven, top with pine nuts, lemon zest and Parmesan or non-dairy cheesy sprinkle. Broccoli browns are just broccoli heads with some of the thick stem already cut off. Many stores sell the top "crowns", but you can buy heads of broccoli as well. Parchment is available in rolls at most grocery stores next to foil, or online in pre-cut sheets (which are super handy).
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 203 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet tray
    • Parchment

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds broccoli crowns
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 lemon, zested
    • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 3 tablespoon pine nuts
    • 2-3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese or dairy free vegan cheese powder

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat the oven to 400°F and line a half sheet baking pan with parchment. Trim broccoli into florets with some stem left. Slice larger pieces in half top to bottom. For trimming help, see photos in post. 
    • Toss florets with oil. Lay florets flat in a single layer and sprinkle evenly with garlic, pepper and salt. Roast for 15 minutes or until the edges are just browned and stems are tender when pierced with a sharp paring knife. Timing will depend on your oven. To serve, sprinkle with pine nuts, lemon zest and Parmesan.

    Notes

    Link to the dairy free cheesy sprinkle is here

    Nutrition

    Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 265mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1439IUVitamin C: 204mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Helen says

      March 17, 2022 at 10:29 am

      I made this recipe for the first time the other day, and I’m already making it again. It is DELICIOUS, incredibly easy to do, and I even enjoyed what was left over, the next day for my lunch!

      Reply
      • Sally Cameron says

        March 17, 2022 at 2:01 pm

        Hi Helene, love to hear that! Thanks for commenting. I do the same thing, eat leftovers for lunch ;). If you get a chance would you please leave a star rating for the recipe?

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    2. Madonna says

      February 06, 2018 at 9:19 am

      Pine nuts just makes everything gourmet. 🙂

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