Best Ever Roasted Broccoli
Best Ever Roasted Broccoli is oven roasted broccoli florets dressed in olive oil, minced garlic, pepper flakes, accompanied with toasted almonds and finished with a splash of lemon juice and parmesan.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbs minced garlic
- dried red pepper flakes large pinch
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons raw sliced almonds
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons aged pecorino cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Trim any dry, tough ends of the broccoli crowns,
- Cut broccoli into even sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the broccoli florets and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Arrange the broccoli on the lined sheet pan, setting them apart slightly. Sprinkle with salt.
- Roast the broccoli for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, flip the broccoli, and sprinkle the almond slices evenly across the sheet pan.
- Roast for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until the broccoli is evenly caramelized and fork tender, and the almond slices are toasted and golden.
- Transfer the broccoli to a platter, toss gently with the lemon juice and top with the grated parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh lemon zest.
- Serve hot
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg