Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is a quick and easy side dish vegetable that is constantly requested in our house.
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is a quick and easy side dish vegetable that is constantly requested in our house.
- Carbohydrate 76.7310933333333 g
- Cholesterol 0.56 mg
- Fat 15.2396266710087 g
- Fiber 17.2525328553518 g
- Protein 23.795 g
- Saturated Fat 2.39504666726621 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (615g)
- Sodium 1166.20916666675 mg
- Sugar 59.4785604779816 g
- Trans Fat 2.16829166678425 g
- Calories 499 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and coat with non-stick spray.
- Combine the broccoli and olive oil in a large zip close bag and shake to coat. Add the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the bag and shake to coat. Use your hands to rub the bag and help the coating to stick to the broccoli.
- Spread the broccoli in an even layer on the baking sheet, picking up any coating that's on the bottom and dispersing it over the broccoli as needed. Bake for 12 minutes, then stir and flip the broccoli, bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until crisp-tender. Enjoy!
Why is my vegetable steaming instead of browning on the baking sheet? Moisture management dictates whether cruciferous vegetables caramelize or turn soggy in the oven. High heat set at 425 degrees Fahrenheit evaporates surface water rapidly, allowing the oil and cheese matrix to fry the exterior florets.
Storage and Reheating Physics
Leftover roasted brassicas present a textural challenge because refrigeration retrogrades starches and softens crisp crusts. Store cooked portions in an airtight container for up to three days, but avoid freezing them due to cellular breakdown from ice crystal formation. Re-crisp chilled florets on a preheated sheet pan in a 400-degree oven for five minutes rather than using a microwave, which introduces steam and ruins the breadcrumb coating.
- Overcrowding the baking sheet traps steam and prevents proper browning; leave space between florets.
- Grating fresh Parmesan yields better melting properties than pre-bagged cellulose-coated varieties.
- Pat washed broccoli completely dry with paper towels before tossing with oil.
