Roasted Broccoli with Smashed Garlic
This easy broccoli recipe is perfect if you’re tired of making this green vegetable the same old way. Roasting broccoli with garlic creates a sweet, nutty flavor, and the aroma that wafts through your kitchen will have everyone asking when dinner is ready. I like it topped with shaved Parmesan, but you can also add red pepper flakes or fresh lemon juice. More of my favorite roasted vegetable recipes are this Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower, Roasted Asparagus, and Roasted Parmesan Green Beans.
Roasted Broccoli Ingredients
Broccoli Florets: Cut 1 ½ pounds of fresh broccoli into bite-sized pieces with part of the stems still intact. Garlic: Smash six cloves of garlic with the back of a knife. Don’t mince or chop it because it might burn. Olive Oil: Drizzle two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the veggies. Salt and Black Pepper to season to taste. Parmesan: The cheese is optional, but I like topping my roasted broccoli with shaved parmesan. Grated or shredded parmesan would also work.
How to Roast Broccoli
Variations
Vegetables: Swap broccoli with cauliflower or broccolini. Lemon: Squeeze a little lemon juice over the roasted broccoli. Heat: Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the florets for a spicy kick. Seasoning: Add other spices, like onion powder, bagel seasoning, dried parsley, thyme, or Italian seasoning. Frozen Broccoli: Many people asked in the comments about using frozen broccoli. I prefer fresh since it’s simple to prep, but if you really want to use frozen, try roasting it for 10 minutes, pull it out of the oven and season it, and then bake for another five to 10 minutes. Feeding more or less people? Depending on how many people you’re feeding, you can double or halve this roasted broccoli recipe. If you double it, put the florets on two baking sheets so they don’t get overcrowded.
What to Serve with Roasted Broccoli
Roasted broccoli is very versatile and goes with so many dishes. Serve it with chicken, baked salmon, or air fryer pork chops with mashed potatoes. It would also be good with meatloaf, turkey cutlets with parmesan crust, air fryer steak or salisbury steak. Use leftovers to make a grain bowl with quinoa, farro or rice and your favorite protein.
How to Store Roasted Broccoli
Roasted broccoli is best eaten fresh from the oven, but it will last up to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Leftovers are great eaten in grain bowls. Reheat the broccoli in the microwave, air fryer, or oven until warm.
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