Oven roasted broccoli with smashed garlic takes broccoli from basic to delicious in under 30 minutes. A simple side dish with 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs broccoli florets, cut long with part of stem
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and fresh pepper
- fresh shaved Parmesan, optional for topping
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On the prepared baking sheet, toss the broccoli florets with the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the broccoli in a single layer and roast in the center of the oven about 15-20 minutes, until broccoli is golden brown and the stems are crisp-tender.
- Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
