By using frozen organic chopped broccoli and combining it with some olive oil and spices, you can have delicious Parmesan Roasted Broccoli in no time. Healthy and delicious even your pickiest eaters will love this recipe.
The other day, two of my patients thanked me for posting a blog on How to Prepare Leeks for Cooking.
Since I grew up with an awesome Mum who made fresh bread for us weekly, I sometimes assume that everyone knows some basic fundamental cooking methods.
Since starting this blog, I have realized that this is not the case.
And that's where this Parmesan Roasted Broccoli recipe comes into play.
For experienced cooks, this recipe may seem a little mundane.
However, for new cooks looking for healthy ways to prepare vegetables, this is the perfect recipe for you!
Why should you eat more broccoli?
Broccoli is a great source of vitamins K and C, a good source of folate (folic acid) and also provides potassium, fibre. Vitamin C – builds collagen, which forms body tissue and bone, and helps cuts and wounds heal. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and protects the body from damaging free radicals.
Why did I choose to make this with frozen broccoli?
- easily accessible at any and all grocery stores
- can be bought ahead of time which makes it perfect for when you are in a pinch and don't have time to go to the store
- the cheapest way to buy organic broccoli
- cutting your own broccoli tends to be messy. Frozen broccoli is completely mess-free.
- most frozen vegetables actually taste better as they are picked at their peak and flash-frozen to maintain all their taste and nutritional vitamins and minerals.
What type of broccoli can I use to make the Parmesan Roasted Broccoli?
This recipe calls for frozen broccoli florets but you can easily use fresh pre-cut broccoli or even chop a full head of broccoli into florets.
What if I don't have shredded Parmesan?
If you don't have any freshly shredded Parmesan, you can always replace this with any other type of shredded cheese. I do not suggest replacing the shredded Parmesan with the granular version as most granular versions contain a lot of chemical additives.
How do I make this recipe Whole30 and Paleo compliant?
Follow the recipe as stated but replace the Parmesan cheese with ¼ cup nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast is sold in flakes and is a vegan and Whole30 approved ingredient that lends itself to a cheese-like flavour.
How to make Parmesan Roasted Broccoli?
- toss your frozen broccoli (or fresh) florets in a medium-size bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and stir to evenly coat broccoli
- Place broccoli on a baking sheet and place in a 450 degree preheated oven
- Roast for 20-30 minutes or until starting to brown
- Serve immediately.
If you like this easy side dish, you may also like the following:
- Curry Sweet Potato Fries (Whole30)
- Balsamic Beets and Boursin
- Grain-Free Stuffing (Whole30, Paleo, Keto, Healthy)
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Broccoli
By using frozen organic chopped broccoli and combining it with some olive oil and spices, you can have delicious Parmesan Roasted Broccoli in no time. Healthy and delicious even your pickiest eaters will love this recipe.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen broccoli florets
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silpat mat
- Toss all the ingredients together and spread into an even layer on the baking tray.
- Place in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until broccoli and cheese is starting to brown
Notes
- For Whole30, Paleo and Vegan option, replace the cheese with ¼ cup of nutritional yeast
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, Paleo
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 1 g
- Fat: 10.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
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