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This oven-roasted broccoli is a quick & easy Mediterranean-style side dish. This cooking technique makes the broccoli crisp-tender and keeps it full of flavour. It makes a great side to meat, especially chicken and fish.
Hands-on Overall
Nutritional values (per serving)
Net carbs6.9 grams
Protein4.3 grams
Fat14.3 grams
Calories179 kcal
Calories from carbs 16%, protein 10%, fat 74%
Total carbs10.9 gramsFiber3.9 gramsSugars2.7 gramsSaturated fat8.3 gramsSodium338 mg(15% RDA)Magnesium34 mg(8% RDA)Potassium516 mg(26% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
- 2 medium broccoli (600 g / 1.3 lb / 21.1 oz)
- 1/4 cup melted ghee, butter or extra virgin olive oil (55 g / 1.9 oz)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste (I like pink Himalayan)
- Optional: 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme) and grated Parmesan cheese on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 230 °C/ 450 °F. Wash the broccoli and cut into florets. Mix the minced garlic with melted ghee.
- Place the broccoli florets in a large baking dish and toss with the garlic ghee. Squeeze the lemon over the broccoli and season with salt.
- Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- When done, the broccoli should be crisp-tender. Enjoy as a side with meat such as chicken or fish.
Garlic & Lemon Roasted Broccoli
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 2 medium broccoli (600 g / 1.3 lb / 21.1 oz)
- 1/4 cup melted ghee, butter or extra virgin olive oil (55 g / 1.9 oz)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste (I like pink Himalayan)
- Optional: 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme) and grated Parmesan cheese on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 230 °C/ 450 °F. Wash the broccoli and cut into florets. Mix the minced garlic with melted ghee.
- Place the broccoli florets in a large baking dish and toss with the garlic ghee. Squeeze the lemon over the broccoli and season with salt.
- Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- When done, the broccoli should be crisp-tender. Enjoy as a side with meat such as chicken or fish.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories179kcal
Net Carbs6.9g
Carbohydrates10.9g
Protein4.3g
Fat14.3g
Saturated Fat8.3g
Fiber3.9g
Sugar2.7g
Sodium338mg
Magnesium34mg
Potassium516mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per serving)
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