Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan

SIDE · sides

Broccoli roasted hot until the edges char and crisp, then finished with lemon and parmesan so it tastes like an actual side dish instead of an obligation.

Ingredients

• 2 large heads broccoli
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 lemon
• 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan, plus more to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the oven: Set the oven to 425°F.
2. Prep the broccoli Cut the broccoli into medium florets. Peel and slice the stem if it looks decent. No reason to waste the good part.
3. Season it properly Put the broccoli on a sheet pan. Add olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss well so every piece gets coated. Dry spots roast badly.
4. Roast Spread the broccoli into a single layer. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the edges are browned and crisp and the stems are tender.
5. Finish Zest a little lemon over the top, then squeeze on enough juice to wake it up. Add parmesan while it’s still hot and toss lightly.
6. Serve Taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, lemon, or parmesan. Serve hot.