Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (2024)

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Parmesan Roasted Broccoli will be your new favorite vegetable! Broccoli florets take just 5 minutes of prep and are coated with parmesan cheese and Italian bread crumbs for that perfect crunchy texture.

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This roasted broccoli recipe is an easy side dish that packs a whole lot of flavor even the pickiest eater falls in love with this broccoli!! Uses simple ingredients and is perfect for a weeknight meal, pairs nicely with my Garlic Rib Eye Steak, Cheese Tortellini, or my Crispy Chicken Cutlets. This will definitely be your new favorite broccoli recipe the whole family will love!

Why this recipe works

I'm a broccoli lover and roasting it always brings out such an incredibly robust flavor and gives the outside a little crunchy texture. If you love roasted vegetables then you'll have to try myParmesan Brussel Sprouts with BaconandParmesan Roasted Cauliflower.

Ingredients Needed

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Ingredient Notes

  • Broccoli: I recommend using fresh broccoli crowns.
  • Garlic: I like to use fresh garlic cloves but garlic powder can be used if you prefer.
  • Bread crumbs: Italian seasoned bread crumbs.
  • Parmesan cheese: Fresh grated from the deli section.

How to make Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

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  • Step 1: In a large bowl add fresh broccoli florets, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese, and mix until combined
  • Step 2: Line a baking sheet pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray Spread broccoli into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and place in a hot oven.
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Recipe Tips

  • Wash and dry the fresh broccoli, wet broccoli will steam.
  • Make sure they are cut into uniform bite-size pieces, so they cook evenly to an even layer.
  • Don't overcrowd the cookie sheet make sure you spread the broccoli out.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan cheese, not the stuff in the green can.

Tips for roasting vegetables

  • Make sure all the vegetables are cut to the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet.
  • Serve immediately roasted vegetables are best served right away.
  • Use the right amount of olive oil. Too much oil will make your vegetables soggy.
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Recipe Faq's

Does broccoli need to be blanched before roasting?

You don't need to add that extra step, roasting the broccoli at a high heat allows it to cook quickly and get crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with some delicious crispy bits.

How to chop broccoli

If you choose to buy broccoli stalks instead of the bag. Choose stalks that are bright green and firm. Rinse broccoli and dry it well with a paper towel. Cut off the large bulky stalk at the base of the head and discard. Then carefully using a knife cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, some of the larger pieces you may have to cut in half.

Can I use frozen broccoli?

I recommend using fresh broccoli for this recipe. Frozen broccoli has too much moisture in it and won't get those crispy edges that everybody loves.

Storing and reheating roasted broccoli

This oven roasted broccoli side dish is best served fresh. You can store leftovers in an airtight container then chop them up and add them to some Broccoli Cheese Soup or mix them into Garlic Fettuccini Alfredo.

What to serve with this recipe

  • Cube Steak Recipe with Onion Gravy
  • Sweet N Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs
  • Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
  • Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter

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Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Wendie

Parmesan Roasted Broccoli will be your new favorite vegetable! Broccoli florets are coated with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs for that perfect crunchy texture.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Sides

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray

  • In a large bowl add broccoli, olive oil, garlic, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese and mix until combined

  • Pour broccoli onto a baking sheet and sprinkle any leftover crumb mixture over the top

  • Bake on the top rack for 18-20 minutes

  • Remove from oven and let set 1-2 minutes.

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Notes

I like to use fresh garlic cloves but garlic powder can be used if you prefer.

Make sure they are cut into uniform bite-size pieces, so they cook evenly to an even layer

Don't overcrowd the cookie sheet make sure you spread the broccoli out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 424mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Keyword Broccoli, roasted vegetable

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    My hubby loooved this! Will make this again for sure!!

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FAQs

Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit? ›

Yes! Baked broccoli is super healthy and full of fiber, vitamin C, and even protein.

How healthy is roasted broccoli? ›

Yes! Baked broccoli is super healthy and full of fiber, vitamin C, and even protein.

Can you boil broccoli? ›

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook, uncovered, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes depending on the size of the florets. Drain into a colander, transfer to a plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges.

Is eating broccoli every day good for you? ›

Introducing broccoli into your daily dietary routine can yield various health benefits. Its fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants contribute to improved digestion, bone health, and a reduced risk of chronic diseases.

Is it OK to eat cooked broccoli everyday? ›

With its significant vitamin K and calcium content, broccoli supports bone health. Vitamin K is essential for bone metabolism and helps maintain bone density. Consuming broccoli every day can contribute to stronger bones and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis.

What is the healthiest way to eat broccoli? ›

Cooking (Or Not Cooking) Broccoli To Protect Its Nutritional Riches : The Salt Cooking broccoli too long destroys the beneficial enzyme that breaks down chemicals into cancer fighters. The best way to eat it is raw or steamed for just two to three minutes, a nutrition expert says.

What spices go well with broccoli? ›

It's definitely hard to find a spice or herb that doesn't work with broccoli or broccolini. Any combination of garlic, salt, pepper and any classic herbs, (basil, rosemary, sage, parsley, tarragon, thyme, etc.,) is a surefire way to treat these veggies right.

Is broccoli better fried or boiled? ›

Stir-frying and stir-frying/boiling, the two most popular methods for most homemade dishes in China, cause great losses of chlorophyll, soluble protein, soluble sugar, vitamin C, and glucosinolates, but the steaming method appears the best in retention of the nutrients in cooking broccoli.

What's the healthiest way to cook broccoli? ›

Steamed broccoli may be one of the healthiest ways to cook broccoli because it's quick and nutrients and vitamins won't be lost in the cooking water, as can be the case with boiled broccoli. "What a hit with my family. Just the right mixture of garlic and cashews with our favorite side dish, broccoli," says SALSIEPIE.

What is the healthiest way to serve broccoli? ›

Cooking (Or Not Cooking) Broccoli To Protect Its Nutritional Riches : The Salt Cooking broccoli too long destroys the beneficial enzyme that breaks down chemicals into cancer fighters. The best way to eat it is raw or steamed for just two to three minutes, a nutrition expert says.

Is Roasted broccoli better than Boiling? ›

According to Healthline, broccoli is a “powerhouse” of nutrition, with lots of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. When you boil broccoli, some of the nutrition is lost (notice how the water is green when you drain the broccoli!). Steaming or roasting retains a lot more of the vitamins and antioxidants.

Does roasting broccoli destroy sulforaphane? ›

For mature broccoli, you'll heat no more than 60-degrees Celsius (140-degrees Fahrenheit). Myrosinase is sensitive to heat and anything more than this will kill the enzyme. No enzyme, no sulforaphane.

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