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So this roasted broccoli started in my kitchen one night when the kids were screaming for dinner and I had no clue what to make. Grabbed some broccoli sprinkled cheese on top and stuck it in the oven. The kids stopped whining and started eating! Now my daughter spots broccoli at the store and tugs my sleeve begging to make it.
Pretty Much Fool Proof
Pop it in a hot oven and the broccoli gets all brown and crunchy on top. My son calls them little trees with cheese snow. Last week he told his teacher I make the best broccoli in the world kids say the sweetest things right?
Shopping List
- From The Store:
- 1 lb broccoli get the fresh stuff
- 2 tbsp olive oil use whatever you got
- 1 lemon
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan not the powdered kind in a jar
Cooking Time
- First Up
- Crank your oven to 425°F grab a pan and some parchment if you got it.
- Prep Work
- Wash those florets and dry em good nobody likes soggy broccoli. Dump em in a bowl with oil lemon juice salt and pepper.
- In The Oven
- Spread em out on your pan. Mom always says give vegetables their space. About 20 minutes in theyll get all brown and yummy looking give em a flip halfway.
- Almost Done
- Take em out when theyre nice and crispy. Throw that cheese on while its hot it gets all melty and amazing.
Mix It Around
My friend Lisa adds loads of garlic smells like heaven. My vegan sister uses this nutty yellow stuff instead of cheese says it tastes just as good. I tried my mother in laws version with fancy romano cheese talk about fancy broccoli.
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Tricks I Learned
Grab the good cheese and grate it yourself. Those pre grated bags just dont melt right. Oh and seriously dry your broccoli like crazy after washing or itll steam instead of getting those crispy bits we want.
What To Serve It With
Last night we had it with chicken. Sometimes I toss the leftovers in pasta for lunch. My husband even munches on it cold straight from the fridge says its better than chips.
Saving Some For Later
Stick any leftovers in the fridge theyll stay good a few days. Want em crispy again? Pop em back in the oven for a few minutes. Just dont freeze them trust me on this one.
Extra Yummy Stuff
Sometimes I throw in some nuts got that trick from my aunt. Lemon zest makes it extra fresh tasting. My neighbor adds this smoky red spice turns it into something totally different.
No Fuss No Mess
Honestly this broccoli changed how my family eats vegetables. My kids fight over the crispiest pieces and my husband doesnt push them to the side of his plate anymore. Sometimes the easiest recipes turn out to be the family favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why so hot an oven?
- High heat makes crispy edges. Lower temp steams instead of roasts.
- → Brown spots okay?
- Those crispy bits are the best part! Don't worry about some charring.
- → Best way to cut florets?
- Make them even sized so they cook at the same rate. Not too small or they'll burn.
- → How to know it's done?
- Should be fork tender but not mushy. Edges will be crispy and brown.
- → Adding other veggies?
- Choose ones that cook in same time. Cauliflower works great with broccoli.