Roasted Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

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Resist the temptation to turn the broccoli over while it roasts in this easy recipe. Leaving it cut-side down means you'll get deliciously caramelized results.

By Christine Burns Rudalevige
Updated on April 18, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 small broccoli crowns (about 8 ounces each)

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon salt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. Slice broccoli crowns in half. Toss with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast until the stems are tender and browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, pepper and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the roasted broccoli.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167 Calories
14g Fat
8g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 broccoli crown & 1 Tbsp. vinaigrette
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 7%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Vitamin A 708IU 14%
Vitamin C 104mg 115%
Folate 72mcg 18%
Sodium 256mg 11%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 6%
Potassium 366mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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