🥦 Lemon Parmesan Blasted Broccoli

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Lemon Parmesan Blasted Broccoli is roasted at high heat until deeply golden and crisp at the edges, then finished with fresh lemon and Parmesan.
It’s simple, fast, and turns even broccoli skeptics into fans — especially alongside cozy pasta dishes.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 1–2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
• 2–3 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• Zest of ½ lemon
• Fresh lemon juice, to taste
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well coated.
3. Spread broccoli in a single layer on a baking sheet, cut sides down if possible.
4. Roast for 18–22 minutes, flipping once halfway, until broccoli is browned and crispy at the edges.
5. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with lemon zest, squeeze fresh lemon juice over top, and finish with Parmesan.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

Tips for Perfect Blasted Broccoli

• Don’t overcrowd the pan — use two pans if needed
• Roast on the top rack for extra crisp edges
• Add Parmesan while the broccoli is hot so it melts slightly
• For extra flavor, finish with flaky sea salt

Variations

• 🔥 Add red pepper flakes for heat
• 🧄 Add fresh garlic during the last 5 minutes of roasting
• 🧈 Finish with a small pat of butter for richness

What It Pairs With

• Smashburger Rigatoni Pasta
• Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo
• Roasted chicken or steak
• Any pasta night that needs a fresh, crunchy side

🥦 Lemon Parmesan Blasted Broccoli

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Lemon Parmesan Blasted Broccoli is roasted at high heat until deeply golden and crisp at the edges, then finished with fresh lemon and Parmesan.It’s simple, fast, and turns even broccoli skeptics into fans — especially alongside cozy pasta dishes.

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 –2 heads broccoli cut into florets
• 2 –3 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder optional
• Zest of ½ lemon
• Fresh lemon juice to taste
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well coated.
3. Spread broccoli in a single layer on a baking sheet, cut sides down if possible.
4. Roast for 18–22 minutes, flipping once halfway, until broccoli is browned and crispy at the edges.
5. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with lemon zest, squeeze fresh lemon juice over top, and finish with Parmesan.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

• Don’t overcrowd the pan — use two pans if needed
• Roast on the top rack for extra crisp edges
• Add Parmesan while the broccoli is hot so it melts slightly
• For extra flavor, finish with flaky sea salt