Amazing Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan and Lemon
 
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Roasting the broccoli is a full-proof method of cooking and super easy too!
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Recipe type: Side dish
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1large head of broccoli (about 1 lb.)
  • 3-4 TBSPS. extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • --- freshly ground pepper
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • --- zest of half a medium lemon
  • 1-2 TBSP. lemon juice
  • 3 TBSP. freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Wash the broccoli and drain thoroughly. Remove about 1” of the thick stem and cut the rest into florets. Place the florets on a medium baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle the florets with the extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss well. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Roast for 5 minutes, then scatter the minced garlic over the broccoli florets, toss gently and roast for 20 minutes more. When the tips of the florets become slightly browned and crispy, remove from the oven. Check the broccoli to make sure it is cooked though. It should be crisp and tender and not soft and mushy. If it is not done to your liking, return it to the oven for a few more minutes.
  5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately drizzle over the lemon zest, lemon juice, and the Parmesan cheese. Toss quickly, taste and adjust the seasoning. Transfer to a warm platter, and garnish with a bit more Parmesan. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
The stem of the broccoli has lots of flavor too – do not discard it. Once you remove the tough end, peel the outer layer of the remaining stem with a vegetable peeler to remove the fibrous part. Chop the broccoli into small coins and add them to the florets on the baking sheet.
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/roasted-broccoli-with-parmesan-and-lemon/