Oven Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan and Lemon

Oven Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan and Lemon

from houseofnasheats.com
20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds broccoli (1 large or 2 smaller heads broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick)
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.  Wash and trim broccoli into florets and stems.  

  2. 2

    On a large baking sheet, sprinkle the broccoli minced garlic, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  Toss to coat evenly.  

  3. 3

    Roast broccoli in the oven for 14-18 minutes, tossing halfway through, until lightly browned on bottoms or around edges and the broccoli is tender-crisp. 

  4. 4

    Transfer roasted broccoli with garlic to a bowl and toss with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.  Taste and season with additional salt or pepper as needed.  Serve immediately.