This Roasted Broccoli Takes Like Comfort Food

Name: Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small broccoli crowns ((about 8 ounces each)); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (crushed); 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced); 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated); 1 tsp lemon zest (grated)

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Sure, it’s simple and healthy but, oh, is this recipe ever delicious.

Photo Credit: Taste of Home

Servings	Prep Time
4servings	30min.

Servings	Prep Time
4servings	30min.

Course Dinner
Cuisine Side Dishes, Vegetables

Ingredients

2 small broccoli crowns (about 8 ounces each)
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes crushed
4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
1 tsp lemon zest grated

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Ingredients

2 small broccoli crowns (about 8 ounces each)
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes crushed
4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
1 tsp lemon zest grated

Servings: servings

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Course Dinner
Cuisine Side Dishes, Vegetables

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°. Cut broccoli crowns into quarters from top to bottom. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Place in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. pan.
Roast until crisp and tender, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic; roast 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cheese; roast until cheese is melted and stalks of broccoli are tender, 2-4 minutes more. Sprinkle with lemon zest.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition facts per 2 broccoli pieces: 144 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fibre), 4g protein.

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