Roasted Lemon and Parmesan Broccoli

Roasted Lemon and Parmesan Broccoli makes a delicious snack or side dish for any
meal. Roasted broccoli takes on a different flavour and texture than steamed
broccoli that will surprise and delight your family and friends.

Servings: 4 servings

Author: Chef Ben Kelly

Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
30 minutes

Total Time:
45 minutes

Course:

Side Dish Snack

Cuisine:

Italian Canadian

Keywords:

Broccoli Side Dish parmesan Roasted vegetables

🧂 Ingredients

4 - 5 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 ½ teaspoon salt

split
¼ cup grated parmesan

split
1 tablespoon lemon zest
½ lemon, juiced

Instructions

1 Heat your oven to 400°f.
2 Cut the stem off the broccoli and discard. Next, cut the broccoli into florets.
3 Fill a large pot with water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil. Fill one
medium mixing bowl with ice water.
4 Put the broccoli florets in the boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and put
in the ice water. Stir until cooled. Drain well and pat dry with a clean kitchen
towel.
5 In another mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, crushed red
pepper flakes, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoon of parmesan cheese. Mix. Add the
broccoli and stir to coat.
6 Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the broccoli out onto it in a
single layer. Put the broccoli in the oven on the middle rack and roast for 15
minutes.
7 Remove the pan from the oven, flip the broccoli pieces, and roast for an
additional 12 to 15 minutes or until the broccoli is golden brown. Then, remove
the broccoli from the oven.
8 While still hot, season the broccoli with lemon juice and the remaining 2
tablespoon of parmesan. Serve.