Mediterranean Lemon Garlic Broccoli
Make Mediterranean lemon garlic broccoli like a restaurant chef! The oven roasting gives the broccoli a caramelized and crispy texture, while the finish is a fresh lemon flavor! Serve it as a vegetable side dish or a show stopper on your holiday table!
Servings: 4 sides
Calories: 105kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli florets washed and dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Broccoli: Wash the broccoli and pat it dry with a tea-towel or paper towel. Next, cut the florets off the stalk and pat the broccoli dry again. Your goal is to get the broccoli as dry as possible. Cut the florets in half so that one side is flat. Place the florets in a large bowl and toss with heat-tolerant oil, the minced garlic, and sea salt. You want to make sure the top of the broccoli is covered in oil for crispy roasting. Spread the florets directly on the baking sheet flat side down.
- Roast: Place the broccoli on the middle rack and roast for 15-20 minutes. Flip the florets halfway through the cook time. For more char, switch the oven to broil on low and roast for two additional minutes. Keep a close eye on the broccoli, as it can go from charred to burnt very quickly.
- Lemon: Remove the broccoli from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. Then you will want to gently toss the florets to coat them in the juice.
- Serve: Transfer to your serving bowl and serve immediately. This recipe is best straight out of the oven.
Notes
Storage & Reheat Instructions -
Lemon garlic broccoli is best served fresh. You can store it in an airtight container for up to three days, but the texture will soften. To restore the crispiness, reheat in the oven for five minutes or the air fryer for three minutes. This will restore some of it, but it will not be the same as fresh out of the oven.
Lemon garlic broccoli is best served fresh. You can store it in an airtight container for up to three days, but the texture will soften. To restore the crispiness, reheat in the oven for five minutes or the air fryer for three minutes. This will restore some of it, but it will not be the same as fresh out of the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg