This Garlic Roasted Broccoli is hands-down the best way to prepare cooked broccoli. It’s tossed in a little avocado oil, seasoned with minced garlic, roasted to perfection, then finished with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
If you’re looking for a great roasted broccoli recipe, look no further. This oven-roasted broccoli with garlic is easy, it can be thrown together in a few minutes, and it is so delicious.
If you’re looking fore more veggie side dishes try these Turnip Greens. They’re healthy and delicious! You’ll also love our Sweet Potato Fries and our Buffalo Cauliflower.
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Garlic Roasted Broccoli with Lemon
This Garlic Roasted Broccoli is full of flavor and texture, unlike steamed broccoli which can sometimes get a little mushy. Once it has finished roasting, season with fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper and serve warm with just about any main course.
If you love a little spice, try sprinkling a few red pepper flakes and some chopped red onion in before you bake the broccoli. Or after you take it out of the oven, substitute the lemon juice for balsamic vinegar. You can also substitute the lemon juice for some Parmesan cheese. This is another favorite at my house!
If you love roasting vegetables in the oven, here are more oven roasted veggies… Acorn Squash, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, and Roasted Green Beans.
Lemon and Garlic Broccoli Ingredients
- Broccoli Florets – your broccoli should be washed and patted dry before cutting florets into evenly sized 1″ pieces. The larger the pieces, the longer it will take to roast.
- Avocado Oil – you can substitute olive oil, or any other kind of cooking oil.
- Garlic – fresh minced garlic has the best flavor.
- Fresh Lemon – you will use the fresh lemon juice to squeeze over the roasted broccoli. You could also add some of the fresh lemon zest if you’d like.
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make Roasted Broccoli With Garlic and Lemon
- Prep the broccoli. Wash and cut broccoli into evenly sized 1″ pieces. Using a hand towel, pat-dry the washed broccoli then place in a large freezer bag.
- Season. Add the oil and minced garlic, toss well, then spread onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook. Roast in your preheated 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or until fork tender and lightly golden on the edges.
- Serve. Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
The cooking time for baked broccoli with garlic depends on how hot your oven is and how large the pieces of broccoli are. If you are roasting them in a 400 degree oven and each piece is about 1″ it should take between 20-25 minutes for your broccoli to become fork tender and lightly golden.
If your roasted broccoli is mushy, it could be because you didn’t pat the broccoli dry before roasting. Mushy broccoli can also occur if you add too much liquid to the broccoli while cooking. Make sure to follow the instructions and you shouldn’t have to worry!
Storing and Reheating
- Refrigerator: store roasted lemon garlic broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: you can either microwave or toss in a preheated saute pan with a bit of olive oil until warm.
Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 pounds Broccoli Florets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- Cut broccoli into evenly sized 1" pieces. Using a hand towel, pat-dry the washed broccoli then place in a large freezer bag.
- Add the oil and minced garlic, toss well, then spread onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in your preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until fork tender and lightly golden on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm. Enjoy!
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This roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli is hands-down, the best way to prepare cooked broccoli. The broccoli is tossed in a little avocado oil, seasoned with minced garlic and then freshly squeezed lemon juice when it’s finished roasting in the oven.
