Roasted Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan Is the “Perfect Side Dish”

 Broccolini, a hybrid of conventional broccoli and gai lan, or Chinese broccoli, is perfect for roasting. Here, we add freshly grated Parmesan, which coats the florets and helps the cheese melt into every bite. If the pan seems crowded, divide the broccolini between 2 large rimmed baking sheets and roast in the upper and lower third positions of your oven, rotating between racks halfway through.

a recipe photo of the Roasted Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan
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PHOTOGRAPHER: GREG DUPREE, PROP STYLIST: SHELL ROYSTER, FOOD STYLIST: EMILY HALL

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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the ingredients to make the Roasted Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan

PHOTOGRAPHER: GREG DUPREE, PROP STYLIST: SHELL ROYSTER, FOOD STYLIST: EMILY HALL

Ingredients

  • 4 (5-ounce) bunches broccolini, trimmed, thick stalks halved lengthwise (about 6 cups)

  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed to an even thickness

  • 1 lemon, cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss broccolini, garlic, lemon slices, oil, pepper and salt together in a large bowl until evenly coated.

  2. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet; spread in an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.

    a step in making the Roasted Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan

    PHOTOGRAPHER: GREG DUPREE, PROP STYLIST: SHELL ROYSTER, FOOD STYLIST: EMILY HALL

  3. Roast until the broccolini is bright green and slightly charred and the cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve.