Savor the Crunch: Parmesan-Kissed Roasted Broccoli

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option for roasting.

Trim the bottom of the broccoli florets and immerse them in boiling water for 5 minutes.

Cool the florets in ice-chilled water and drain them in a colander.

Grate the zest of a lemon and juice the lemon.

Mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and garlic powder to make the vinaigrette.

Cut the bottom stem on the broccoli florets and break them into medium-sized chunks.

Place the florets on a parchment-lined cookie sheet, keeping them apart.

Gently smash the florets with the bottom of a cup, being careful not to over-flatten them.

Brush each piece with the vinaigrette and sprinkle grated parmesan on top.

Place in a 400°F (204°C) oven for 22-25 minutes until the parmesan is crusted and crispy.

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