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Crispy Smashed Broccoli Recipe
This Smashed Broccoli with Parmesan recipe will give you the CRISPIEST florets with the best flavor! Broccoli is first boiled until tender and then smashed thin, brushed with a garlic herb butter sauce and baked in the oven with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli or 2 medium
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1-2 garlic cloves finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3-4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese grated
- Lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Bring a large pot or Dutch oven filled ⅔ of the way with water to a boil. Add head of broccoli to the boiling water, florets facing down, and boil for 3-5 minutes, or until broccoli is bright green and tender. Carefully remove the head of broccoli from the pot and let drain completely in a colander in the sink.1 large head broccoli
- Once broccoli has cooled to the touch, cut off the florets into 1 to 2-inch pieces. Dab thoroughly with a paper towel to remove any excess water. Place the florets in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Make sure there is at least 1 inch of space between each floret. Smash each broccoli floret with the bottom of a flat glass or jar until they are no more than ¼ to ½-inch thick. (Closer to ¼” will give you crispier sprouts, but thinner than that and you risk them breaking apart into pieces!)
- Whisk together butter, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Brush garlic butter over the florets and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.2 tablespoons butter, 1-2 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 3-4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the broccoli begins to get crispy and the cheese has browned slightly. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and additional grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!Lemon juice
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Notes
- Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 380℉ for at least 3-5 minutes. Add the smashed broccoli to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Brush the garlic herb butter sauce on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook for 9-10 minutes, or until crisp.
- Boiling: Only boil the broccoli until it's slightly tender and bright green.
- Baking: Roast the broccoli in a single layer for crispy edges.
- Flavor: dd a bit of hot sauce or Sriracha or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to give this roasted broccoli recipe a kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 0.2mg
