Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli (Print Version)

Oven-roasted broccoli seasoned with garlic and lemon for a bright, flavorful side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head broccoli (approximately 1.1 lbs), cut into florets

→ Aromatics & Seasoning

02 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
03 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
04 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
05 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional, omit for vegan)

# How to Cook:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets with olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the broccoli is crisp-tender and edges are golden brown.
05 - Immediately remove from oven and toss with lemon juice and zest.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The edges get crispy and almost caramelized while the centers stay tender, giving you the best texture contrast in the easiest way possible.
  • Lemon juice added at the end keeps everything bright instead of cooking it off, so the flavor hits you fresh every bite.
  • It's genuinely hard to mess up, which means even on tired weeknights you can make something that tastes intentional and special.
02 -
  • Don't add the lemon juice before roasting or it'll cook off and lose its bright punch—save it for right at the end when the pan is still hot.
  • Broccoli keeps roasting even after you pull it out, so err on the side of taking it out a minute early rather than waiting for it to look perfectly golden.
03 -
  • Cut your broccoli florets roughly the same size so nothing finishes ahead of schedule and gets overcooked while the rest is still tender.
  • If your oven runs cool, bump the temperature up by 10 degrees and check a minute or two early to catch the golden moment before it goes too far.

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