Lemon Parmesan Smashed Broccoli

5 from 1 vote

Lemon Parmesan Smashed Broccoli

This lemon parmesan smashed broccoli is the ultimate way to convert broccoli haters. It's tasty, healthy and dietitian approved!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: vegetables

Servings:

Ingredients

500 g broccoli florets about 1 head
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic pressed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Zest of 1 lemon
¼ up freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Steam broccoli until just tender (until broccoli can be pierced with a fork) about 3-4 minutes.
Once cooked, arrange broccoli on a parchment paper lined baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and add garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon zest. Toss to combine.
Arrange broccoli in a single layer. Use the bottom of a cup or container to gently press down on the broccoli, flattening each floret.
Sprinkle Parmesan over the broccoli. Bake broccoli for about 10 minutes. To brown the cheese, broil the broccoli for 5 minutes. (Bake for 10 minutes, broil for 5).

Notes

*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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