Oven roasted broccoli

a dish of broccoli on a wooden table
a dish of broccoli on a wooden table
Ingredients
  • 1 head of broccoli

  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lemon

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic

  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Equipment
  • Oven

  • Parchment-lined baking sheet

  • Cutting board & knife

  • Mixing bowl & tongs

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Cut broccoli into florets and cut lemon into quarters.

*Recipe makes 3-4 servings

Place broccoli florets, olive oil, garlic, and juice from lemon in a bowl. Mix until coated.

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Transfer broccoli to parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-25 minutes.

Remove from oven and enjoy with a main dish.

Making a delicious fiber-packed side dish doesn't need to be hard or expensive. With these simple ingredients, unpack all the flavor (and phytonutrients) broccoli has to offer.

How to roast any veggie to perfection

Rinse and repeat this recipe with any of your favorite veggies to enjoy a variety of different and delicious flavor combinations.

  1. Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F. A hot oven is key to achieving that crispy perfection.

  2. Toss the broccoli: In a large mixing bowl, combine the veggie of your choice with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until all the pieces are well coated.

  3. Spread and roast: Arrange the coated veggie in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet (for easy clean up). Make sure there’s space between the pieces of veggie so they can get crispy. Roast in the oven for about 15-25 minutes, or until the edges are browned and the stems are tender.

Roast it up

Roasting broccoli with lemon juice is not only simple but also a wonderful way to bring out its natural flavors. Give this roast broccoli recipe a try, and you’ll be amazed at how easy and delicious vegetables can be.