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Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan
Description
This easy roasted broccoli recipe is a great side dish for grilled or roasted meat or fish and can be served atop pasta or rice. It's ready in under 45 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1 1/2-inch florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a large baking sheet, toss the broccoli florets and stems with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan Recipe
- Roast the broccoli in the oven for about 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender.
- Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan Recipe
- In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the shallot and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; season the dressing with salt and pepper. Scrape the broccoli into a bowl.
- Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan Recipe
- Add the dressing and the grated cheese, toss well, and serve.
