Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan (Printable)

Tender broccoli florets roasted until crisp-tender with garlic and golden Parmesan cheese. Easy, vegetarian side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.5 pounds broccoli florets
02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings & Oils

03 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Cheese

07 - 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets and minced garlic with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until broccoli is crisp-tender with caramelized edges.
05 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan. Toss gently to allow cheese to melt slightly from residual heat.
06 - Transfer to serving dish and serve hot or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The edges of the broccoli get wonderfully crispy while the stems stay perfectly tender, creating that magical texture contrast I chase in every vegetable dish.
  • It converts even the staunchest broccoli skeptics, as my brother-in-law proved when he helped himself to thirds without realizing what he was eating.
02 -
  • Dont crowd the pan or your broccoli will steam instead of roast, robbing you of those crispy, caramelized edges that make this dish spectacular.
  • The broccoli continues cooking slightly after removing from the oven, so take it out when its al dente rather than completely soft.
03 -
  • Dont discard the stems they become wonderfully tender when roasted and offer a different texture than the florets, just peel the tough outer layer and slice them into coins.
  • A splash of balsamic vinegar added in the last two minutes of roasting creates a subtle sweet-tangy glaze that elevates this side dish to centerpiece status.

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