Description
A heartwarming recipe that transforms broccoli into a delicious baked dish, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 to 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs or panko
- Seasonings: salt, black pepper, and cracked red pepper flakes
- Optional: a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread the florets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese; sprinkle this mixture over the broccoli.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the broccoli is tender and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over your baked broccoli just before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the baking tray to prevent steaming. Parboiling the broccoli for a couple of minutes before baking can enhance texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Vegetable Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: baked broccoli, vegetarian side, healthy recipe, comfort food, family favorite
