Delightfully tasty oven roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven. With the uniquely wonderful garlic flavor and a rich Parmesan cheese topping this side is hard to beat. Plus, roasting brings out a different broccoli flavor that's a treat for all veggie lovers.
1lbbroccoli florets(cut into small to medium sized spears)
2tablespoonolive oil(extra virgin)
2tablespoongarlic(minced or whole roasted cloves)
¼cupParmesan cheese(finely grated or shredded - plus more for garnish when serving, if desired)
¼teaspooneach, salt & pepper(to taste)
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C/Gas Mark 7) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place your 1 lb broccoli florets and 2 tablespoon garlic in a large bowl, then drizzle with 2 tablespoon olive oil. Toss to coat lightly and evenly, then spread out over your baking sheet. Season with ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, then sprinkle or top with freshly grated ¼ cup 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).
Notes
*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).