Recipe for Garlic Roasted Broccoli and 10 Ways to Use It

This is a simple and delicious recipe for garlic lovers! Broccoli is at its best when you roast it with olive oil and minced garlic. Season it with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, if desired, and sprinkle red pepper flakes if you want heat. You can also roast whole cloves of garlic with your broccoli.

10 Ways to Use It Garlic Roasted Broccoli

1. On its own as a side dish for shrimp, chicken, tofu, or fish
2. Pureed on its own or with cottage cheese as a dip for whole-grain crackers
3. Pureed as a spread on brown rice cakes or whole-grain toast along with parmesan or other cheese and a slice of tomato
4. Tossed with whole-wheat pasta, marinara sauce, and turkey meatballs
5. Chopped as a topping for slices of baked sweet potato or roasted acorn squash, with black beans and low-cheddar cheese
6. In an egg or egg white frittata with your choices of feta or other cheese and chopped tomatoes or other vegetables
7. On homemade pizza with a whole-grain crust, pizza sauce, and low-fat mozzarella cheese
8. With melted low-fat cheddar cheese
9. Pureed with low-sodium broth to make broccoli soup
10. Dipped into pesto sauce or hummus

Recipe for Garlic Roasted Broccoli and 10 Ways to Use It

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• (Optional) 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• (Optional) Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with garlic, olive oil, minced garlic, and black pepper, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the broccoli is coated.
3. Spread the broccoli in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the broccoli is tender and lightly browned, stirring once halfway through.
5. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
6. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition information per serving: calories: 90 kcal; total fat: 7 g; total carbohydrates: 8 g; sugar: 2 g; fiber: 4 g; protein: 4 g; sodium: 50 mg; cholesterol: 0 mg

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Reviewed by Natalie Stein, MS, MPH, CDCES