15-Minute Garlic Lemon Roasted Broccolini: The Perfect Easy Side Dish
This recipe shows you the best way to cook broccolini by roasting it until tender-crisp with slightly charred edges. It uses simple ingredients like garlic and lemon for a flavorful, quick, and keto-friendly side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the trimmed broccolini on a sheet pan.
- Drizzle the broccolini with olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the broccolini is evenly coated.
- Spread the broccolini in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the florets are slightly browned and the stems are tender-crisp.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese during the last 3 minutes of roasting.
- If you prefer a softer texture, roast for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and paleo compatible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0