Roasted Broccoli with Lemon

Rating: 4.27 stars
11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1

Maybe you've never considered cooking broccoli this way, but roasting yields surprisingly good results. The heat concentrates the flavors and caramelizes the natural sugars. A touch of olive oil gives it a crispy, delicious finish.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, Winter 2004

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Recipe Summary

total:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Heart Healthy
Low-Calorie
Low Carbohydrate
Dairy-Free
Diabetic Appropriate
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low Sodium
Healthy Immunity
Low Added Sugars
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

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  • Toss broccoli with oil, salt and pepper. Place on a large baking sheet (not air-insulated) and roast until the broccoli is tender and blackened on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges.

Tips

Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Per Serving:
54 calories; protein 2.2g 4% DV; carbohydrates 4.4g 1% DV; dietary fiber 2.3g 9% DV; sugars 0.2g; fat 3.8g 6% DV; saturated fat 0.5g 3% DV; cholesterolmg; vitamin a iu 2131.9IU 43% DV; vitamin c 69.9mg 117% DV; folate 51.2mcg 13% DV; calcium 36.3mg 4% DV; iron 0.7mg 4% DV; magnesium 18.4mg 7% DV; potassium 241.4mg 7% DV; sodium 164.7mg 7% DV; thiamin 0.1mg 5% DV.
Exchanges:

1 vegetable, 1 fat

Reviews (11)

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11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1
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EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
01/25/2016
Wonderful Broccoli has not been a favorite vegetable for me but it us so packed with good stuff I want to like it. I love roasted vegetables so this recipe was a great find for me. I quartered the crowns so kept the florettes in fairly large pieces. At 10 minutes they were still a bit firm but at 12 to 15 minutes they were just right. The roasted flavor was really nice. Next time I am going to try a little truffle salt instead of plain salt to see how it works with the brocolli. I served it with a blackened mahi mahi and it was a nice green side. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
I love roasting broccoli and this is a simple and delicious side dish. I made a couple of changes that really brought out the roasted flavors. I roasted the broccoli at 425 for 25 minutes instead and when it came out I incorporated toasted pine nuts and grated parmesean cheese (a small amount). Great dish either way- definitely one of my go to dishes that has a ton of flavor! Read More
emilyvh
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
Easy Simple This recipe made a great addition to leftover pasta. It's a great way to get a serving of vegetables. This is a very good basic recipe for roasting broccoli and once you've got it down explore the many different spice combinations. Pros: Quick prep Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
01/15/2012
Lovely flavor In addition to florets I added peeled sliced broccoli stems. I roasted it at 425 degrees because I was also roasting something else at the same time. I took the broccoli out of the oven after 7 min and after another 8 min to toss it a bit and look at it. As it was still too crisp (i.e. hard) I roasted it another 12 min and then it was perfect--soft but not mushy and with that caramelized sweetness. I drizzled a bit of lemon over it and it was a huge hit at supper. Eaten in a flash. Delicious!!!! Pros: easy healthy Cons: needs to roast longer than specified Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
02/18/2012
Delicious! I am eating this right now for dinner and it is fantastic. I added some baby carrots and red pepper flakes to the broccoli and it is fantastic. I've never had broccoli cooked this way but I will definitely be eating this again. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
I hadn't tried roasting broccoli before. This was so good not to mention simple. Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 1 stars
12/04/2011
Crisp and Dry After 10 minutes the smallest florets were blackened and after another 2 minutes the bigger florets were also blackened. Some might regard this broccoli as al dente but to our taste it was simply undercooked. My husband added massive amounts of mayonnaise to his portion to make it palatable. Pros: Quick easy Cons: Crunchy underdone Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
This recipe was easy and delicious. I slight modified the recipe by roasting the broccoli oil and salt and pepper for 10 mins. I then drizzled oil mixed with garlic (2 T of olive oil 1 minced garlic clove sprinkle of red pepper flakes) to the broccoli. I roasted the broccoli plus garlic oil for 3 more minutes. I squeezed lemon juice over the cooked broccoli. The garlic adds a delicious flavor just make sure not to burn the garlic in the oven! Five stars because it's easy delicious and healthy. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
08/30/2012
You can also add cherry tomatoes halved and toss in to the mixture and bake. It is so good! I have fixed it this way many times before and all love it!! Read More
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