Description
A simple yet delicious side dish that transforms fresh broccoli into a flavorful treat with garlic and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse and dry broccoli florets thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned florets in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and tender, watching closely during the last few minutes.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider swapping garlic powder for chili flakes or adding grated Parmesan cheese towards the end of roasting. Keep an eye on the broccoli during the final minutes to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted broccoli, side dish, vegetables, healthy recipes, easy recipes