Crispy Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli roasted hot until charred and crisp at the edges, finished with lemon, garlic and a little Parmesan. Ready in 25 minutes.

Servings
4
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
Oven
450°F230°C
Photo: Roasted broccoli
Photo of roasted broccoli (not this exact recipe) by Michael J. Bennett, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

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Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet

Instructions

  1. Put the baking sheet in the oven and heat to 450°F. A preheated pan helps the broccoli brown.Put the baking sheet in the oven and heat to 230°C. A preheated pan helps the broccoli brown.

  2. Toss the broccoli with the oil and salt until every piece is coated. Dry broccoli roasts crisp, so pat it dry after washing.

  3. Carefully spread the broccoli on the hot pan in a single layer and roast until browned and crisp at the edges, 15 minutes.

  4. Scatter the garlic over, toss and roast until the garlic is golden, 3–5 minutes. Toss with the lemon juice, cheese and pepper flakes.

Notes

  • Leave out the cheese for a vegan side.

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Nutrition estimate

Calories
150
Protein
5 g
Carbs
12 g
Fat
11 g

Per serving, estimated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed amounts. Optional ingredients and to-taste seasoning are not included, and actual values vary by brand. How we estimate

An original recipe written for CookSimple. Illustration: original artwork for CookSimple. Added September 25, 2026.