Roasted Broccoli with Lemon, Walnuts, and Parmesan
This roasted broccoli is an easy side dish with lots of flavor! The broccoli gets crispy and golden in the oven, then it’s tossed with a bright lemon vinaigrette and finished with crunchy walnuts and parmesan cheese.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 295kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium heads broccoli cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Add broccoli florets to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and then toss until evenly coated.
- Roast for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the broccoli is tender and lightly browned on the edges.
- While the broccoli roasts, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and red chili flakes (if using).
- When the broccoli is finished roasting, transfer to a serving bowl or leave in the baking dish. Drizzle with the lemon dressing.
- Add chopped walnuts and parmesan cheese, toss to combine, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 8g