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Lemon-Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan and Almonds
Crisp-edged roasted broccoli florets brightened with lemon zest and juice, finished with nutty toasted almonds and salty Parmesan.

- Sheet pan
- 35 min · 15 min hands-on
- Serves 4
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Up to 30 g carbs
- Sodium 600 mg or less
- Sat fat 4 g or less
- 500 calories or less
Ingredients
- 6⅔ cups florets600 gBroccolicut into bite-size florets
- 2 tbsp27 gOlive oil
- 3 cloves9 gGarlicthinly sliced
- ¼ tsp2 gSalt
- ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper
- ¼ tsp0.5 gCrushed red pepper
- 2 tsp4 gLemon zest
- 1½ tbsp20 gLemon juice
- 3½ tbsp whole30 gAlmondsroughly chopped
- 2½ tbsp grated15 gGrated Parmesan
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment.
- Cut the broccoli into florets, slice the garlic, chop the almonds and zest the lemon before you start roasting.
- On the sheet pan, toss the broccoli with the olive oil, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes, then spread it in a single layer.
- Roast the broccoli for 12 minutes, then scatter the garlic and almonds over it and toss.
- Roast 8 to 10 minutes more, until the broccoli is tender with browned, crisp edges and the almonds are toasted.
- Remove the pan, drizzle the broccoli with the lemon juice, sprinkle with the lemon zest and Parmesan, toss gently and serve warm.
Contains: Milk, Tree nuts.
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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.
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