Smashed Broccoli Parmesan Recipe
Smashed Broccoli Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make roasted vegetable dish featuring broccoli florets that are boiled, smashed flat, then topped with a flavorful olive oil and seasoning mixture, parmesan cheese, and roasted to crispy perfection. This simple yet flavorful recipe makes a perfect side dish or snack for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Broccoli
- 2 heads of broccoli
Seasoning & Toppings
- 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the broccoli.
- Prepare Broccoli: Cut the broccoli crowns into individual florets. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the broccoli florets. Boil them for 3-5 minutes until slightly tender, then drain and run under cold water to stop cooking. Pat dry thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to blend the flavors.
- Smash Broccoli: Grease a large baking sheet thoroughly. Spread the broccoli florets evenly on the sheet and use a glass jar or another heavy object to carefully smash each floret until flattened to create more surface area for roasting.
- Season & Top: Drizzle the olive oil seasoning mixture over the smashed broccoli. Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese over each floret and season with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden, and the broccoli edges are crisped nicely.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm as a flavorful, crunchy side dish or snack. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to pat the broccoli dry thoroughly after boiling to ensure it crisps up during roasting.
- You can substitute parmesan with a vegan cheese option to make this recipe vegan-friendly, though the diet in this recipe is vegetarian.
- The smashing step increases the surface area of the broccoli, helping it roast evenly and develop crispy edges.
- Feel free to adjust seasonings to taste, adding red pepper flakes for heat or lemon zest for brightness.
- This recipe pairs well with grilled meats or as a standalone vegetarian side.
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