Charred Broccoli

Charred broccoli is a great way to get your family to eat broccoli! Lightly charred in the oven, tender-crisp florets are tossed in parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine International

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings as a side

Calories 202kcal

Author Lee-Ann Grace

Ingredients

2 large heads of broccoli (about 1 kg/2 lbs)
2½ tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon slivered almonds

Metric - US customary

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180c / 350f (fan forced).
Cut broccoli into florets.
2 large heads of broccoli
Place broccoli into a bowl and gradually drizzle over olive oil and salt, tossing to coat as you go.
2½ tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt
Tip florets onto a rimmed baking sheet (you may need 2) and spread out into a single layer.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until broccoli is cooked through, but still has a bite and is charred on the edges.
Toss quickly in lemon juice, then transfer to your serving platter and sprinkle over parmesan and slivered almonds. Serve warm.
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoon slivered almonds

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Notes

Split the florets with thicker stems into 2 or 3.
Gradually adding the oil and salt while you toss the broccoli pieces will give you better coverage.
No slivered almonds? Substitute 1 tablespoon of flaked instead.

Please note that nutritional information is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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