Description
A delightful recipe for Smashed Broccoli with Parmesan that combines the freshness of broccoli with the savory richness of Parmesan cheese. This dish offers a crispy texture with a hint of garlic and a touch of citrus from optional lemon wedges.
Ingredients
Fresh Broccoli Florets:
1 ½ pounds
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Garlic Powder:
½ teaspoon
Salt:
½ teaspoon
Black Pepper:
¼ teaspoon
Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated):
½ cup
Lemon Wedges (for serving, optional):
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Blanch Broccoli: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add broccoli and blanch for 2–3 minutes until tender. Transfer to an ice bath, then dry.
- Prepare Broccoli: Place broccoli on a baking sheet, flatten each floret with a glass, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast: Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway. Sprinkle with Parmesan in the last 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm with optional lemon wedges.
Notes
- Ensure broccoli is dry for crispiness.
- Substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
