Magic Broccoli

Name: Magic Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 heads broccoli, medium to large, about 1 kg / 2 lb; 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced or minced; 2½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ½ tsp salt, adjust to your taste; black pepper; ½ lemon lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for garnish

A plate of roasted broccoli topped with grated Parmesan, with lemon wedges nearby. — Roasted broccoli with Parmesan and lemon.

Broccoli roasted until its edges are golden and crisp, then tossed with lemon, garlic and freshly grated Parmesan.

By Cookin' KitchenOctober 23, 2026

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Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

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Recipe

Magic Broccoli

Broccoli roasted until its edges are golden and crisp, then tossed with lemon, garlic and freshly grated Parmesan.

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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients

4 servings

For 4 servings

2 heads broccoli, medium to large, about 1 kg / 2 lb
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced or minced
2½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp salt, adjust to your taste
black pepper
½ lemon lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for garnish

Equipment

Oven
Baking tray
Tongs
Large bowl
Resealable bag
Serving plate

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan).
Step 2: Cut or break the broccoli into florets and place them on a baking tray.
Step 3: Drizzle the broccoli with olive oil and scatter the garlic, salt and pepper over it. Toss with your fingers or tongs, then spread the broccoli in a single layer on the tray. You can also toss everything in a large bowl or resealable bag.
Step 4: Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tips of the florets are slightly browned and crisp. The broccoli should be just cooked through, not soft.
Step 5: Remove the tray from the oven and immediately drizzle the broccoli with lemon juice. Add the zest and Parmesan, then toss quickly. Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with more Parmesan and serve warm.

Notes

Broccoli heads about 20–22 cm (8–9 inches) wide are used here. The thick stems are edible too: peel away the outer layer, then chop and use them in this recipe.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 151 kcal
Fat: 8 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 7 g
Sodium: 406 mg
Cholesterol: 1 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

Roast broccoli until the tips are browned and crisp, then toss it with lemon juice, zest and Parmesan. The garlic and lemon bring out the broccoli’s flavor in this easy side dish.