Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
Broccoli roasted hot until the edges char, finished with lemon and parmesan — converts skeptics.
Ingredients
- 1 head Broccoli
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 30 g Hard cheese
- ¾ tsp Salt
- 3 cloves Garlic (optional)
- ½ Lemon (optional)
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
Method
- Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F) with a sturdy baking tray inside.
- Cut the broccoli into flat-sided florets — flat sides char best.
- Slice the garlic cloves into thin slivers.
- Toss the florets with the olive oil, sliced garlic, and salt in a large bowl.
- Spread the florets cut-side down on the hot tray in a single layer.
- Roast the broccoli without touching it until deeply browned at the edges, about 18 minutes.
- Hit the hot broccoli with the lemon juice, grated cheese, and chile flakes and serve at once.
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About Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan is the dish that turns broccoli from a dutiful side into something people actually reach for seconds of. The technique is everything here: a scorching 425°F oven and a preheated tray mean the florets sear on contact, charring at the edges into crisp, nutty, almost popcorn-like tips rather than steaming to a dull green. Cutting the florets with flat sides and laying them cut-side down maximizes the surface that touches hot metal, which is where all that browning and flavor comes from. Slivers of garlic roast alongside, going sweet and toasty instead of raw and sharp.
What lifts it beyond a plain roasted vegetable is the finish applied off the heat: a squeeze of lemon for acidity, a shower of grated hard cheese that melts into the hot edges, and red pepper flakes for a low background warmth. The result is savory, a little smoky, and genuinely craveable, with a salty-umami hit from the cheese that clings to every charred crevice. It comes together in about half an hour and pairs with nearly anything off the grill or out of the oven. Eat it straight from the pan while the edges are still crackling, which is when it's at its best.
Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan?
A serving has about 171 calories — 6.7g protein, 10.5g carbs, 12.8g fat, 3.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan take to make?
About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 10 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out garlic, lemon, red pepper flakes — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.