Roasted Broccoli with Chili Garlic Oil and Parmesan

Roasted Broccoli with Chili Garlic Oil and Parmesan has so much flavor! Roasted broccoli is tossed with chilli crunch oil, lemon and parmesan cheese in this quick and easy side! Serve with your favorite protein! Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Broccoli + Chili Crunch, Lemon and Parmesan?! What’s not to love?

Who loves a broccoli? Me! I love a good broccoli recipe, and this 4-ingredient (6 if you count salt and pepper) gem is so easy and yields a delicious flavor and texture. The whole recipe comes together in under 20 minutes, making it an easy and delicious side dish for any day of the week.

Serve this flavorful dish with your choice of chicken, seafood or protein!

To prepare this Roasted Broccoli with Chili Garlic Oil and Parmesan you will need:

• avocado oil – Or use extra light olive oil.
• broccoli – Cut into medium sized florets.
• kosher salt – Used to soften and flavor the broccoli when frying.
• Chili Crunch – More about this ingredient below.
• parmesan cheese – Use freshly grated without a release agent.
• lemon juice – Adds bright flavor.
• freshly ground black pepper – Imparts subtle bite and flavor.

What is chili crunch?

Chili crunch is a condiment that typically consists of oil infused with dried red and chili peppers, crispy onions, and garlic. Sometimes called “Chili Crisp”, “Chili Oil” or even “Chili Sauce”. It’s spicy and crunchy with some smokiness. It can be used with a variety of dishes. I love it with eggs, pasta, veggies and on pizza. I’m still in the process of developing a homemade version but in the meantime I found mine (Chili Onion Crunch) at Trader Joes but Momofuko is another brand I would recommend.

Preheat the oven to 500°.

Lightly spray a rimmed metal baking sheet with avocado oil. Add broccoli florets and spray lightly as well. Season with a few pinches of kosher salt.

Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, measure and add 2 Parmesan cheeses, 2 tablespoons chili crunch, and the juice of half a lemon.

Stir well to combine.

Meanwhile, roast the broccoli on the middle shelf of the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn the pan halfway through to achieve an even roast. Take good care to avoid burns.

Once roasted, immediately add to the bowl with the parmesan chili crunch mixture.

Swirl well to combine.

Serve immediately with a sprinkle or two of chilli crunch on top.

Since this Roasted Broccoli with Lemon, Chili Garlic Oil, and Parmesan is one of my favorite ways to cook broccoli, you should definitely try it. The taste is out of this world. I had seconds, okay I had thirds, but hey, it’s broccoli and good for you!

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