Description
Enjoy a flavorful and spicy twist on classic roasted broccoli with this easy-to-make recipe. Perfect as a side dish or a healthy snack!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Optional Toppings:
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss broccoli: In a large mixing bowl, toss broccoli with olive oil, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until coated.
- Roast: Spread broccoli on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp.
- Finish: Remove from the oven, squeeze lemon juice if desired, and top with Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast before serving.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat level.
- For extra crispiness, broil the broccoli for the last 2 minutes.
- Recipe also works well with cauliflower or Brussels sprouts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
