Garlic Roasted Broccoli

Name: Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 2 broccoli, cut into florets, stalks peeled and sliced; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; ¾ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; ¼ tsp red chilli flakes (optional); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 20 g parmesan, finely grated (optional)

Vegetarian

Broccoli florets roasted at high heat with olive oil and garlic until the edges are crisp and charred, then finished with lemon and parmesan.

Garlic Roasted Broccoli is an International side dish, ready in about 28 minutes and made with broccoli, garlic and lemon juice. It serves 4 and is rated beginner to cook.

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A delightful and vibrant roasted broccoli and carrots dish seasoned to perfection, ideal for health enthusiasts. — Photo: Polina Tankilevitch / Pexels · Pexels License

Prep: 8 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 28 min
Serves: 4
Level: Beginner
Calories: 154

Ingredients

4 servings

2 (700 g) Broccoli (opens in a new tab), cut into florets, stalks peeled and slicedAbout 700 g.
3 tbsp (40 g) Olive oil (opens in a new tab)
3 cloves (12 g) Garlic (opens in a new tab), thinly sliced
¾ tsp (4.5 g) Salt (opens in a new tab)
¼ tsp (0.5 g) Black pepper (opens in a new tab)
¼ tsp (0.5 g) Red chilli flakes (opens in a new tab) (optional)
1 tbsp (15 g) Lemon juice (opens in a new tab)
20 g Parmesan (opens in a new tab), finely grated (optional)Contains milk

Equipment

Method

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Step 1
Heat the oven (opens in a new tab) to 220 °C. Make sure the broccoli (opens in a new tab) is completely dry, then toss with the oil, salt, pepper (opens in a new tab) and chilli flakes (opens in a new tab).
- 3 min
- 220°C
- Oven (opens in a new tab)
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Step 2
Spread on a tray in a single layer, cut sides down, and roast 12 minutes.
- 12 min
- 220°C
- Baking tray / sheet (opens in a new tab)
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Step 3
Scatter over the garlic (opens in a new tab), toss and roast 6–8 minutes more until the florets are tender with charred tips.
- 7 min
- 220°C
Adding the garlic later stops it burning.
How it looks · Photo: Klaus Nielsen on Pexels
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Step 4
Squeeze over the lemon juice (opens in a new tab) and sprinkle with parmesan (opens in a new tab).
- 1 min
How it looks · Photo: Gu Ko on Pexels

About this dish

Origin: Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainAn everyday home-cooking preparation made in many countries; it has no single documented origin.Also popular in United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
Dish: Dinner · Lunch · Side dishes
Cooking method: Roasted
Taste: savoury, garlicky, earthy, citrusy
Diet: Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Keto-style · Low-carb
All labels
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Keto-style · Low-carb · DASH-style
Without the optional extras: Vegan, Plant-based, Ovo-vegetarian, Paleo-style, Dairy-freeWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for: One-pan · Everyday · Minimal cleanup · Budget-friendly
Cook more with: Broccoli · Garlic · Lemon juice
Techniques: Roasting

Allergens

Contains, can be adapted: Milkfrom parmesan

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

154 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 193 g · recipe makes 4

Where the energy comes from

Protein 12%
Carbohydrate 31%
Fat 57%

Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g*
Energy	154 kcal	80 kcal
Protein	5.2 g	2.7 g
Carbohydrate	13 g	6.7 g
Net carbohydrate	8.3 g	4.3 g
Sugars	3.1 g	1.6 g
Added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	4.7 g	2.4 g
Fat	10.8 g	5.6 g
Saturated fat	1.6 g	0.8 g
Trans fat	—	—
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg
Sodium	496 mg	257 mg
Salt equivalent	1.2 g	0.6 g

Vitamins & minerals per serving

Potassium: 571 mg
Calcium: 89 mg
Iron: 1.4 mg
Magnesium: 38 mg
Vitamin A (RAE): 54 µg
Vitamin C: 159 mg
Vitamin D: 0 µg
Vitamin B12: 0 µg
Folate (DFE): 111 µg

How these numbers were made

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
*Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
Optional ingredients are not included: red chilli flakes, parmesan.
“—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

Preheat the tray in the oven so the florets start sizzling on contact and char faster.

Common mistakes

Roasting wet broccoli, which steams instead of crisping.

Serve with

With baked salmon, roast chicken, pasta or grain bowls.

Storage

Keeps 3 days in the fridge.

Reheating

Reheat in a hot oven or pan to restore some crispness.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added 26 Oct 2026 · Updated 8 Nov 2026

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Main ingredient

Broccoli, cut into florets, stalks peeled and sliced2 piece · 700 g
Parmesan, finely grated (optional)20 g

Used in steps 1, 4

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