Roasted Broccoli Garlic Parmesan (Printable)

Tender broccoli florets roasted with garlic and Parmesan, delivering a crisp and flavorful side dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound fresh broccoli florets

→ Seasonings & Oils

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cheese

06 - 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring florets are not crowded.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until edges are crisp and broccoli is tender.
05 - Remove from oven, immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and toss gently to coat.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley if using, and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms plain broccoli into something crispy and caramelized without any fancy ingredients or techniques.
  • The Parmesan melts just enough to cling to the florets, adding richness without making it heavy.
  • You can prep everything in one bowl and clean up with almost no effort.
02 -
  • If your oven runs cool or the broccoli is not browning, bump the temperature to 450°F and keep a close eye so the garlic does not burn.
  • Wet broccoli will steam instead of roast, so pat the florets dry with a towel if you washed them right before cooking.
  • Add the Parmesan after roasting, not before, or it will burn and turn bitter instead of melting into a savory coating.
03 -
  • Use a large baking sheet or two smaller ones so the broccoli has room to breathe and develop those crispy edges.
  • Taste a floret before serving and adjust the salt or add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if it needs more brightness.
  • Double the recipe if you are feeding a crowd, because it disappears faster than you expect.

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