Broccoli Parmesan

Name: Broccoli Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 6 cups broccoli florets, trimmed; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Tender roasted broccoli tossed with garlic, lemon, and olive oil, finished with a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb crust. A simple side dish with bold savory flavor.

30 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 cups broccoli florets, trimmed
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Toss 6 cups trimmed broccoli florets with 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper directly on the baking sheet.
3

Spread into an even single layer and roast for 15 minutes until tender-crisp.
4

Sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs evenly over the roasted broccoli.
5

Return sheet to the oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts and breadcrumbs turn golden brown.
6

Drizzle with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Broccoli Parmesan dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Broccoli Parmesan gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Broccoli Parmesan keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Broccoli Parmesan?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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