Description
This Thanksgiving Broccoli Side Dish is a simple and flavorful recipe featuring roasted broccoli florets tossed with olive oil, garlic powder, and seasoned with crispy panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. It makes a perfect, healthy, and festive addition to your holiday meal, with optional lemon zest or red pepper flakes to elevate the flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Broccoli
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- â…“ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Additional olive oil for mixing (about 1 teaspoon)
Optional Garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Prepare Broccoli: Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and dry them completely to ensure they roast properly without steaming.
- Season Broccoli: In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated, ensuring each floret is flavored.
- Roast Broccoli: Spread the seasoned broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the stems are fork-tender.
- Prepare Topping: While the broccoli roasts, combine the panko breadcrumbs with a small amount of olive oil and the grated Parmesan cheese in a small bowl, mixing well to coat the breadcrumbs.
- Add Topping and Finish Roasting: After the initial roasting, sprinkle the breadcrumb and Parmesan topping evenly over the broccoli. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with lemon zest or a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Make sure broccoli is completely dry before roasting to achieve crispiness rather than steaming.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase red pepper flakes according to taste.
- Parchment paper or foil on the baking sheet makes for easier cleanup.
- For gluten-free variant, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven to retain crunchiness.
