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This Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is an easy side dish that my entire family loves. With simple spices this will be your new way to eat broccoli.
Being a mom of 8, I like to fix broccoli because of the many healthy benefits. To get my kids to eat it, adding this parmesan mixture ensures that every kid cleans their plate.
Broccoli is delicious addition to many recipes. We love it in a Broccoli Salad Recipe, Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli and Crock Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole. Give your broccoli amazing flavor by making this Parmesan Broccoli recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This Parmesan Broccoli Recipe has become my new favorite way to enjoy this tasty side dish. It takes minimal time to prep and cooks quick and easy. I love the way the broccoli roast with a crispy texture while still being soft.
Roasting vegetables is my favorite way to cook vegetables. We have even made Roasted Zucchini and Squash, Parmesan Roasted Green Beans and Oven Roasted Asparagus.
Ingredients
- Head of Broccoli – Cut the florets into bite size pieces
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Feel free to use other types of oil
- Butter – We used unsalted butter
- Lemon Zest – For even more flavor add in lemon juice
- Fresh Thyme Leaves – You can also use 1 teaspoon dried thyme instead of fresh thyme leaves.
- Grated Parmesan Cheese – We like using freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Variations Ideas
- Vegetables – I love the flavor of this garlic parmesan roasted broccoli recipe and you can easily add in other vegetables such as carrots and cauliflower.
- Additions – For a delicious variations add in red pepper flakes, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic powder and even panko bread crumbs.
How to Make Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Step 2 – In a large bowl, whisk together, melted butter, lemon zest, and thyme.
Step 3 – Add in cups of florets to the bowl and toss to coat evenly and drizzle with olive oil.
Step 4 – Spread broccoli on a large baking sheet pans in a single layer.
Step 5 – Roast for 18-22 minutes, stirring halfway through, until broccoli is tender and edges are crispy. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve and Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Preparing Broccoli – Cut the larger pieces into florets through the base of the head with a small knife making sure they are similar-sized pieces for even cooking. See How to cut Broccoli into Florets for tips on cutting the thick stalks. The broccoli will shrink as it roasts, so don’t cut the florets too small.
- Adding Kosher Salt – You may need an additional ½ teaspoon of salt as the cheese contributes saltiness also. So just start with ½ teaspoon and then add more to taste.
- Combining Ingredients – For the best flavor, coat the broccoli florets with the parmesan mixture. If you make more than one head of broccoli, you will need to make more mixture.
- Baking Sheet – We like to preparing the baking sheet by placing a sheet of parchment paper and aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Serving Suggestions
This Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is perfect to serve for any occasion. We love to serve for an easy side dish for our weeknight meal and I have even served it for our holiday meal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In this recipe, we recommend using fresh broccoli. If you use frozen broccoli make sure to roast until all the moisture has been removed.
We like using shredded parmesan but if all you have is grated parmesan, your roasted broccoli will still turn out delicious.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last up to 5 days.
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Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli about 1.5 pounds, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, melted butter, lemon zest, and thyme.
- Add broccoli florets to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread broccoli on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 18-22 minutes, stirring halfway through, until broccoli is tender and edges are crispy.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve hot.