15-Minute Garlic Lemon Roasted Broccolini
You can make this tender-crisp roasted broccolini quickly. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a flavorful side dish perfect for any weeknight meal.
- 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 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the trimmed broccolini on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the broccolini with olive oil. Add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together with your hands until the broccolini is evenly coated. Spread the broccolini into a single layer on the sheet.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the florets are slightly browned and the stalks are tender-crisp.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using.
- Serve this quick vegetable side dish right away.
Notes
- To get tender-crisp broccolini, do not overcrowd the baking sheet; use two sheets if necessary.
- You can substitute butter for olive oil for a richer flavor in this garlic butter broccolini variation.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 1