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Make this roasted broccoli with Parmesan any night of the week for a family-friendly, delicious side dish.

Deliciously caramelized broccoli with Parmesan and that roasted crispy texture made quick and easy? Yes, please! Learn all the tips to bake this epic side perfectly each time.

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

With this simple recipe and basic ingredients, everyone will be eager to eat their greens. The sprinkled Parmesan gives the roasted broccoli a lightly salty and cheesy flavor that kids love, which is one reason they also love my Veggie Mac and Cheese recipe.

Roasting veggies in the oven brings out their natural flavor and sweetness, making them way tastier than steamed broccoli. Since the oven does all the work, you can enjoy a good-for-you, effortless side with very little cleanup and ready-to-eat in less than 30 minutes. Amazing!

Ingredients

Simplicity can taste awesome, and this recipe is the proof. When we add lemon, garlic, and cheese to plain broccoli, we get the most epic Parmesan roasted broccoli ever! I use fresh broccoli florets, but if you have frozen broccoli, check out this recipe.

How to Roast Broccoli with Parmesan

Making this Parmesan roasted broccoli is nothing more than prepping the veggies, seasoning, and baking to perfection. Are you already adding this recipe to your go-to side dish list? I bet you will! Check out how to roast the broccoli:

Wash the broccoli
Wash and trim the broccoli so the florets are similar in size for even cooking.
Season
Combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the broccoli florets and toss to coat the veggies with the seasoning.
Bake to perfection
Spread the broccoli onto a lined baking sheet and bake at 400F for 15 minutes or until the florets are tender and the edges golden brown.
Make it cheesy!
Remove the roasted broccoli from the oven, transfer it back into the large bowl, and toss it with the grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Tips and Tricks

I know you want the best parmesan roasted broccoli, so follow these easy hacks, and you’ll enjoy an epic dinner!

Oven temperature matters
Make sure the oven has reached 400F when you place the broccoli. Otherwise, this veggie won’t bake quickly and will turn out overcooked and dry.

Keep it crunchy, not soggy
We want tasty broccoli but also crunchy, so give it enough room. If the baking pan is too crowded, there will be steam, and you can say goodbye to crunchiness. If necessary, divide the broccoli into two baking pans.

Roast a complete meal
Baking broccoli with other veggies or protein is totally allowed and solves the what should I make for dinner dilemma real quick. The secret is using the right temperature and cooking time to roast everything perfectly. In this post, you can learn how to bake broccoli with other ingredients at the same time.

Parchment paper saves you time
You can roast broccoli without covering the baking pan with parchment paper, but you’ll probably regret it later. Parchment paper makes clean-up much easier! If you use glass or ceramic baking ware, grease the surface with enough cooking spray or oil, and you can skip the parchment paper.

Storing & Reheating Leftovers

Once cooled, roasted broccoli leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat them, place them on a baking sheet and warm them up in the oven at 350 until heated through, or microwave for 1 or 2 minutes.

While the microwave is quicker and more convenient, the oven will better keep the crispy texture.

What To Serve with Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

The caramelized flavor makes this Parmesan Roasted Broccoli a perfect side for any protein! You’ll definitely want to serve it with my Creamy Garlic Chicken or this delicious Baked Lemon Herb Chicken Breast recipe.

This Baked Cajun Salmon is another great protein to pair with roasted broccoli for the most nutritious, quick, and tasty weeknight dinner!

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan (Kid-Friendly)

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 18

Total Time: 23

Make this roasted broccoli with Parmesan any night of the week for a family-friendly, delicious side dish.

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Ingredients

1 ½ lbs fresh broccoli, 1-2 crowns, cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ lemon, juiced
2 garlic cloves, grated
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep:

Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Wash and trim the broccoli so the florets are similar in size. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Season:

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the broccoli florets and toss to coat the veggies with the seasoning.

Roast:

Spread the broccoli onto the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until the florets are tender and the edges golden brown.

Make it cheese:

Remove the roasted broccoli from the oven, transfer the cooked broccoli back into the large bowl, and toss it with the grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.