Description
A delightful side dish featuring broccoli smashed and baked with a crispy Parmesan topping and fresh lemon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Broccoli (approx. 400g)
- Salt
- 60 g Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 Organic lemon
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 1 pinch Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius (top and bottom heat). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Divide the broccoli into florets, wash them thoroughly, and let them drain.
- Once the water is boiling, salt it and cook the broccoli florets for about 3-5 minutes until they are al dente. Drain and let them cool briefly.
- While the broccoli cools, finely grate the Parmesan cheese. In a bowl, mix the grated cheese with the olive oil.
- Grate the lemon zest and squeeze out the juice. Add the lemon juice and zest to the bowl, along with some salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes. Mix everything together.
- Place the cooled broccoli florets spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press them down with a glass or bowl to flatten them.
- Brush the broccoli with the olive oil-Parmesan mixture.
- Bake in the hot oven for about 15-20 minutes until the Parmesan topping is golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: broccoli, side dish, vegetarian, baked vegetables, healthy recipe