Garlic Roasted Broccoli🥗 Side

Name: Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 lemon wedge for serving

Crispy-edged roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan. Even broccoli skeptics love this one.

By Priya Patel, Recipe Curator

Prep: 10 minCook: 22 minServes: 4

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Italian cooking at its best is about simplicity, quality ingredients, and respect for technique. This garlic roasted broccoli follows that philosophy — a handful of good ingredients, treated well, creating something that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. It is the kind of meal that makes an ordinary weeknight feel like a small celebration.

Position your oven rack in the center for even heat distribution, and let the oven preheat fully before anything goes in — this is especially important for achieving a crisp, golden exterior. Add the garlic after the other aromatics have softened — it burns faster than onions and can turn bitter if it hits high heat for too long.

This pairs well with almost any protein, from a simple roasted chicken to grilled steak or baked salmon. Make extra — it reheats well and having a ready-made side dish in the fridge makes weeknight cooking significantly easier.