Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli Recipe
This roasted garlic lemon broccoli is hands-down the best way to prepare 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.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 83kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 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!
Notes
Storing leftovers: store roasted lemon garlic broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: you can either microwave or toss in a preheated saute pan with a bit of olive oil until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 0.9mg