Description
This Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is a quick, flavorful, and healthy side dish featuring crispy roasted florets topped with melted Parmesan cheese, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
1½–2 lbs fresh broccoli, cut into florets
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
Optional: Zest of 1 lemon or a squeeze of lemon juice
Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
Optional: 1–2 tbsp panko for extra crunch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and dry the broccoli thoroughly, then cut into even-sized florets.
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, garlic (or garlic powder), salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the broccoli out on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer with flat sides down.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are crispy and browned.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan over the broccoli and return to the oven for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts and crisps slightly.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice, red pepper flakes, or extra Parmesan if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure broccoli is completely dry before roasting to ensure crispiness.
Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
Air fryer option: Cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Variations: Try Pecorino Romano or Asiago, add toasted nuts for crunch, or chili oil for heat.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
