Description
This roasted broccoli recipe is simple and delicious, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups broccoli florets (~2 small heads broccoli)
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (if using fine table salt, use ¾ tsp, more to taste)
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp ground cumin (optional)
- Squeeze fresh lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to high heat of 425℉ (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper sprayed with cooking spray for easy clean up.
- Chop the broccoli into florets that are similar sizes. In a large bowl, toss in olive oil and seasonings, making sure everything is well coated.
- Add the seasoned broccoli in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- When it’s done roasting, add a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Notes
- For optimal flavor, ensure the broccoli is uniformly coated with oil and seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Vegetables
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg