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Roasted broccoli on a plate that is sitting on a wooden carving board that has been cooked in a light lemon and garlic sauce., topped with more fresh lemon to squeeze on top.

Easy Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Garlic

Meeta Arora
This recipe for roasted broccoli with a lemon and garlic sauce is my favorite vegetable side dish to get my whole family to eat their greens.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish, vegetables
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 118 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Head of Broccoli fresh
  • 2 TBS Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
  • 1 TBS Chopped Garlic
  • 1 Whole Lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cut the broccoli into equal pieces. I like to cut the pieces in the middle, so they lay flat on the baking sheet. This lets the broccoli get perfectly roasted when it cook
    1 Large Head of Broccoli
  • Take half the avocado oil, toss the broccoli in it, and spread it in a single layer on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    2 TBS Avocado Oil
  • Roast the broccoli for 20
  • While the broccoli is roasting, combine the remaining oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper into a small bowl.
    2 TBS Avocado Oil, 1 TBS Chopped Garlic, 1 Whole Lemon, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • When the timer goes off, remove the broccoli from the oven and drizzle the mixture over the broccoli. Use a spatula or tongs to toss the broccoli and then return the broccoli to the oven for another 20 minutes.
  • Once the broccoli is done, toss with additional lemon juice if desired and enjoy!

Notes

Fresh vs. Frozen Broccoli
Fresh broccoli can seem intimidating to buy, but for this particular recipe, I prefer fresh. There is just something about the way the florets soak up the sauce that makes it a hundred times better, and it just soaks up the lemon sauce perfectly.
Don’t get me wrong, I buy and use frozen broccoli a lot of the time. This particular recipe I reserve for the good fresh head of broccoli.
How long does roasted broccoli last in the fridge?
While roasted broccoli won't spoil in the fridge, it won't stay good for more than 2-3 days. Make sure you store the roasted broccoli in an airtight container. Broccoli loses its flavor after a few days. If you plan to keep leftovers of roasted broccoli, I would suggest keeping some of the lemon and garlic sauce and drizzling it over after you reheat the broccoli.
How to reheat roasted broccoli?
Do NOT use the microwave; this will turn the broccoli to mush. Instead, preheat the oven to 450 degrees and roast the broccoli on a baking sheet for about 4-5 minutes, or until it is firm.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 632mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 949IUVitamin C: 136mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg
Keyword lemon broccoli, roasted broccoli
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