Diet & Well-Being

Keto roasted broccoli with garlic, lemon and parmesan

By Sara McQueenReviewed by Jean Dow in Updated 1 min read

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Quick answer

Keto-friendly roasted broccoli is made by tossing broccoli pieces of similar size with oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper, then roasting them spread out in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the ends are browning and the broccoli is tender but crisp. Serve warm with lemon juice, lemon zest and parmesan shavings.

This is broccoli, but even more delicious than normal!

We love this recipe, adapted from the wonderful Recipe Tin Eats. Similar sizes will help them roast evenly.

  • Pop broccoli on baking tray, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with minced garlic, salt and pepper, and toss to cover.
  • Ensuring the broccoli is all spread out, roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes. The ends should just be browning and the broccoli should be tender but crisp.
  • Remove from the oven and serve warm tossed with the lemon juice, lemon zest and parmesan shavings.
  • Common questions

    How long does broccoli take to roast in the oven?

    Roast the broccoli for 20 to 25 minutes, spread out on the baking tray. It is ready when the ends are just browning and the broccoli is tender but still crisp.

    What do you put on roasted broccoli?

    Before roasting, drizzle the broccoli with oil, sprinkle it with minced garlic, salt and pepper, then toss to cover. After it comes out of the oven, serve it warm with lemon juice, lemon zest and parmesan shavings.

    Why should broccoli pieces be a similar size for roasting?

    Pieces of similar size help the broccoli roast evenly. Spreading the broccoli out on the baking tray also matters, so it cooks through until tender but crisp. We adapted this recipe from Recipe Tin Eats.

    This article is for general information and isn’t a substitute for personal medical advice. Please speak to your GP (family doctor) or a qualified practitioner before making changes to medication or treatment.

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