Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Roasted broccoli, drizzled with garlic-infused olive oil and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, transforms this humble vegetable into a flavor-packed side dish. With its crispy edges and tender florets, it’s both visually stunning and delicious. Perfect for impressing guests or adding nutrition to your meals, this recipe is simple, adaptable, and guaranteed to convert even the most skeptical broccoli lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse and dry the broccoli, cutting into bite-sized florets.
- In a large bowl, mix minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss the broccoli until well-coated.
- Spread the florets in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy at the edges.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg