Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan is an easy side dish that brings out the best flavors of your broccoli!
I absolutely love roasting our vegetables, and this Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan recipe is where that love started! Like many of you, I grew up only using one or two methods of cooking vegetables. For the ease and simplicity, I was a fan of steamed vegetables.
That was then. Now, I enjoy so many different kinds of vegetable side dishes and my new favorite is also super easy and simple. Roasting your vegetables is just as easy as steaming them, but also unlocks a flavor that is unique to this cooking method. The difference is amazing!
Just a note, for whenever you coat your vegetables in olive oil…always drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and/or down the bowl sides rather than placing your vegetables into pooled olive oil (already poured into your bowl). The coating will be more even and yield better results at nearly everything, not only in the case of roasting vegetables!
Once your broccoli is lightly coated with extra virgin olive oil and tossed with minced garlic (or roasted garlic cloves…yum!!), spread out your broccoli florets on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and roast until crispy! I like my roasted broccoli a hair under the point of being ‘burnt broccoli’ but either way this garlic Parmesan roasted broccoli is absolutely delicious!
Top it all off with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving and enjoy!
*I’m frequently asked about the results when using frozen broccoli, and this does work exceptionally well if you can leave your broccoli time to either a) thaw completely, then paper towel dry to remove excess water or b) par-cook in a microwave to remove the excess moisture (the steamable bags are perfect in this case).
Last Updated: February 10th, 2018
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli florets (cut into small to medium sized spears)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 Tbsp garlic (minced or whole roasted cloves)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated or shredded - plus more for garnish when serving, if desired)
- each, salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place your broccoli florets and garlic in a large bowl, then drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat lightly and evenly, then spread out over your baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle or top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Roast your broccoli in the oven for about 20-25 minutes depending on how well browned you would like your broccoli. Serve immediately, topped with additional Parmesan (optional).
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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