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Home » Course » Side Dish » Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

Published: Jun 5, 2020 · Modified: Jun 19, 2021 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

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This is not just another boring vegetable but a delicious Roasted Broccoli! This aromatic and crispy veggie is baked with seasoning and garlic and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. So easy to make, yet so tasty!

Roasted broccoli in a bowl, topped with parmesan.

To all the broccoli haters, I have the best recipe for you which makes this boring veggie taste like a gourmet meal.

It will be a perfect side dish to serve with your favorite entree. I like to pair it with my Instant Pot White Rice, One Pot Chicken and Rice, Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs, Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs, and many other meals.

Like my Oven Roasted Butternut Squash and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, I also like to use this recipe for meal prep, as it keeps well in the fridge.

Roasted broccoli on a baking sheet topped with parmesan.

Why you will like it

If you are a not a big fan of broccoli, I bet you will love this recipe! It tastes nothing like a simple steamed veggie.

Here are a few reasons why:

  1. Seasoning the vegetables is key! Just by adding salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and garlic powder, it enhances the flavor and brings it to a whole new level.
  2. When you roast the broccoli, it will have a beautiful char and will taste so much better than regular steamed veggies.
  3. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is another element to add more complex flavor to a “boring” vegetable.
Ingredients for Roasted Parmesan.

How to roast

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Wash and dry the broccoli head and then cut it in smaller pieces. If some florets are too big, cut them in half, so they all will be about the same size for even baking.

Transfer the florets to a baking sheet. Season with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and garlic powder. Drizzle olive oil and toss to evenly cover each piece (Photos 1-4).

Process photos of how to roast broccoli.

Bake at 425°F for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have a slight char on the edges.

Take out of the oven and sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toss to evenly cover (Photos 5-8).

Serve immediately.

Process photos of how to roast broccoli.

Tips for best results

  1. I like to use garlic powder to roast veggies because fresh minced garlic can get burnt while baking and will be bitter.
  2. Don’t use too much olive oil, or you might end up with soggy vegetable. No one wants that!
  3. To make this dish even fancier, you can top it with some fresh lemon juice or some chopped bacon.
  4. To make it dairy-free/vegan, you can skip Parmesan cheese or use a vegan version.

Can I use frozen broccoli?

Frozen broccoli retains a lot of moisture, so you will need to roast it longer to evaporate the liquids. Though, for the best results, I would still use fresh broccoli.

How to store?

When it’s cooled off completely, transfer to an air-tight container and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for up to a week.

Roasted broccoli in a bowl, topped with parmesan.

Did you make this recipe?!? I’d love to know how it turned out! leave a comment and a rating below👇 thank you!

Roasted broccoli in a bowl, topped with parmesan.
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5 from 10 votes

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

This is not just another boring vegetable but a delicious Roasted Broccoli! This aromatic and crispy veggie is baked with seasoning and garlic and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. So easy to make, yet so tasty!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Veronika’s Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli florets washed and diced
  • Salt, pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Wash and dry the broccoli head and then cut it in smaller pieces. If some florets are too big, cut them in half, so they all will be about the same size for even baking.
  • Transfer the florets to a baking sheet. Season with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and garlic powder. Drizzle olive oil and toss to evenly cover each piece.
  • Bake at 425°F for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have a slight char on the edges.
  • Take out of the oven and sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toss to evenly cover.

Notes

  1. I like to use garlic powder to roast veggies because fresh minced garlic can get burnt while baking and will be bitter.
  2. Don’t use too much olive oil, or you might end up with soggy vegetable. No one wants that!
  3. To make this dish even fancier, you can top it with some fresh lemon juice or some chopped bacon.
  4. To make it dairy-free/vegan, you can skip Parmesan cheese or use a vegan version.
Can I use frozen broccoli? Frozen broccoli retains a lot of moisture, so you will need to roast it longer to evaporate the liquids. Though, for the best results, I would still use fresh broccoli.
How to store? When it’s cooled off completely, transfer to an air-tight container and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1511IU | Vitamin C: 202mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 2mg
Did you make this recipe?I’d love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.
 

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  1. Heidi L says

    October 18, 2020 at 11:26 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      October 19, 2020 at 9:59 am

      Yaay! Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Jo says

    June 15, 2020 at 7:47 am

    5 stars
    I love broccoli roasted with garlic and Parmesan. One of my favorite snacks and make it atleast once a week. This looks delicious!

    Reply
  3. Jenny Graves says

    June 14, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy and delicious. You know, we love this roasted broccoli so much, it barely makes the table. Everybody steals a piece (or two) before I serve it!

    Reply
  4. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says

    June 13, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    We love simple tasty recipes like this! Roasted broccoli is already delicious for us, then you add Parmesan, and we Italians would put Parmigiano on everything! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Denise says

    June 13, 2020 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Roasted vegetables are the best in my opinion. This looks amazing and delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  6. Jen says

    June 13, 2020 at 7:45 am

    5 stars
    Great weeknight side dish. I cheat and buy the precut broccoli. Yummy recipe.

    Reply
  7. Elaine says

    June 13, 2020 at 6:31 am

    5 stars
    I have a lot of broccoli ready to rock-‘n’roll, so have been looking for a new recipe for quite a while. This one ticks all the marks – love it!

    Reply
  8. Tammy says

    June 12, 2020 at 9:17 pm

    5 stars
    Roasted broccoli is one of my fav veggie sides…it’s so easy and delicious. Love this simple, flavorful recipe!

    Reply
  9. Anna says

    June 11, 2020 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    You have combined two of my favourite things into one! Love broccoli and love parmesan, so this is definitely something I will enjoy! Roasted veggies have always so much more depth of flavour, and would make a perfect side dish to any meal!

    Reply
  10. Chef Dennis says

    June 10, 2020 at 9:25 am

    5 stars
    what a delicious way to serve broccoli! I can’t wait to try your recipe

    Reply

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