Earlier this year, I discovered the best roasted broccoli recipe I have ever had from an old Cooks Illustrated magazine. I tweaked it slightly to boost the garlicy and spicy flavors. It's very easy to prepare and takes no time at all. It'll become your go-to side dish for any weeknight meal - and will maybe also make a few broccoli converts in the process. Omit the Parmesan for a vegan side.
Earlier this year, I discovered the best roasted broccoli recipe I have ever had from an old Cooks Illustrated magazine. I tweaked it slightly to boost the garlicy and spicy flavors. It's very easy to prepare and takes no time at all. It'll become your go-to side dish for any weeknight meal - and will maybe also make a few broccoli converts in the process. Omit the Parmesan for a vegan side.
Information
Servings: 4
Time: About 10 minutes active; 20 minutes total
Price: $6.75 total; About $1.70 per serving
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 223.2
Protein: 9.2g
Fat: 17.2g
Saturated fat: 3.4g
Carbohydrates: 12.9g
Fiber: 6.2g
Sodium: 477.2mg
Cholesterol: 5.6mg
High In:
Good Source:
Low In:
Ingredients
1 3/4 lb broccoli, cut at the junctures into 2-3" lengths
2 Tbsp hot oil, or 2 Tbsp EVOO with 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp smoked saltĀ (click for recipe), or table salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
Preparation
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place oven rack to lowest position. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place on rack in oven.
Toss broccoli with oil, salt, sugar, and black pepper in a large bowl. When oven is heated, remove backing sheet and quickly lay out broccoli spears in a single layer. Roast for 10 minutes then remove and cool 1 minute.
While broccoli is roasting, in the large bowl toss together garlic and Parmesan cheese. When broccoli is slightly cooled, toss in garlic and cheese and serve.