Quick 15-Minute Garlic Lemon Roasted Broccolini
Make this easy roasted broccolini side dish in under 15 minutes. It uses simple ingredients to create tender-crisp baby broccoli with bright lemon and savory garlic flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound broccolini, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the trimmed broccolini in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the oil mixture over the broccolini and toss to coat evenly. Spread the broccolini back into a single layer on the pan.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the florets are slightly charred and the stems are tender-crisp.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using.
- Serve this healthy side recipe immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes before roasting.
- If you prefer a softer texture, roast for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- This recipe is naturally low-carb and keto broccolini side friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 3