Roast broccoli with garlic and lemon

Oven-roasted broccoli, crisp and golden, lifted with garlic and lemon. Far tastier than steamed broccoli, it is a healthy side dish that wins you over to this vegetable.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 25 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 142 kcal · 4 g protein · 3 g carbohydrate · 11 g fat

Ingredients

• 1 head of broccoli
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• salt, pepper
• chilli (optional)

Method

1. Cut the broccoli into florets.
2. Coat them with the oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Roast for 25 minutes at 200°C until browned.
4. Squeeze over the lemon at the end of cooking.

Nutritional benefits

Broccoli is rich in vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants for few calories, which makes it ideal for weight loss and low-carb eating. Roasted rather than boiled, it keeps its nutrients and develops a golden, crisp flavour that is far more appetising. Garlic and lemon add flavour without calories.

Variations and substitutions

• With Parmesan (not vegan).
• With flaked almonds.
• With chilli and sesame seeds.
• With cauliflower as well.

Storage and making ahead

Best fresh and crisp; keeps for 2 days. Reheat in the oven.

💡 Good to know

Do not overcrowd the tray, and roast it well: the broccoli should brown and crisp up, not steam in a heap.

Further reading

Discover more vegetarian recipes · vegan recipes · weight-loss recipes · gluten-free recipes · keto and low-carb recipes.

Foods in this recipe: broccoli · garlic · lemon · olive oil · salt.

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