crack broccoli

Perfect oven-roasted broccoli in 20 minutes! Elevate basic broccoli with this outrageous Crack Broccoli recipe that produces crispy charred broccoli tops with outrageous flavor. The BEST quick, easy broccoli recipe ingredients now made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and ranch powder, parmesan cheese, and toasted almonds. Take this classic side dish to the next level and serve it as an appetizer with this Mexican Queso Dip cheese sauce.

Crack Broccoli {The Best Roasted Broccoli}

broccoli crowns

olive oil (do not use EVOO as it will burn)

lemon

tsp lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)

salt

tsp black pepper

red pepper flakes

1.5 tsp ranch seasoning dry powder

garlic, garlic

almonds

parmesan cheese

For crispy broccoli, preheat oven to 475 degrees F. (For less crispy florets, preheat oven to 450 degrees F.)

Wash and cut broccoli florets from thick stalk.

Slice or pick apart florets into individual pieces or about 1/2 inch thick broccoli steaks.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, zest of 1/2 lemon, 2 tsp lemon juice, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, ranch dry seasoning powder, and garlic.

Toss broccoli florets into bowl and coat well.

Spread onto a large rimmed sheet pan.

Bake in oven 10-12 minutes.

Remove pan from oven and flip broccoli over. Sprinkle almonds onto the baking sheet.

Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until desired tenderness is reached. TIP: Almonds will toast quickly. Only add them the last 5 minutes of baking.

Remove from oven and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

Roasted broccoli tossed with sliced toasted almonds, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon juice, and aged pecorino cheese. You won’t be able to stop eating this delicious broccoli side dish! Vegetarian and naturally gluten free.

The Best Roasted Broccoli Recipe

broccoli crowns (roughly 2 heads)

extra virgin olive oil

garlic (finely

Diamond Crystal kosher salt

almonds,

lemon juice

pecorino cheese

Preheat the oven to 475°F (246°C) with a rack in the center postion. Oven Temperature Note: I use a separate oven thermometer to ensure that my oven is calibrated properly. The high temperature ensures even and deep caramelization (and extra crispy, flavorful florets!). If your oven runs hot (you can check this by using an oven thermometer) or you prefer less crispy florets, reduce the oven temperature to 425°F-450°F (220°C-232°C) and adjust the cooking time as necessary.

Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Trim any dry, tough ends of the broccoli crowns, leaving roughly 2-inches of stalk attached. Slice the broccoli into ½-inch-thick steaks, starting in the center of each broccoli crown and working out to the edges, reserving any small or medium florets that fall off for roasting. Slice any large remaining florets in half lengthwise. Note: If you’re having difficulty slicing the broccoli into ‘steaks’- medium florets will also work, but you will most likely need to reduce the temperature and roasting time to ensure that they do not burn. Try to make your broccoli pieces consistent in size, as this will help them roast evenly.

In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, grated or pressed garlic cloves, and red pepper flakes. Add the broccoli steaks and toss gently until evenly coated. Arrange the broccoli, cut-side down, on the lined sheet pan, setting them apart slightly. Sprinkle with salt.

Roast the broccoli for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, flip the broccoli, and sprinkle the almond slices evenly across the sheet pan. Roast for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is evenly caramelized and fork tender, and the almond slices are toasted and golden.

Transfer the broccoli to a platter, toss gently with the lemon juice and top with the grated pecorino cheese. Garnish with fresh lemon zest. Serve hot or at room temperature (it also tastes great cold). Leftover broccoli can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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Roasted broccoli tossed with sliced toasted almonds, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon juice, and aged pecorino cheese. You won’t be able to stop eating it!

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