Roasted Broccolini Lemon Parmesan (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy broccolini with garlicky lemon, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan—a quick, flavorful side for any meal.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Main

01 - 450 g broccolini, ends trimmed
02 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

→ Finishing

06 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
08 - 30 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange broccolini in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
03 - Roast for 10–15 minutes, flipping the broccolini halfway through, until tender with lightly browned, crispy tips.
04 - While roasting, whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
05 - Remove broccolini from oven. Drizzle immediately with the lemon-garlic mixture and toss to evenly coat.
06 - Transfer broccolini to a serving platter. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Cut any thick broccolini stalks in half lengthwise to ensure even cooking.
02 - Do not overcrowd the baking sheet; use two sheets if necessary for proper roasting.
03 - Roasting at a high temperature ensures tender stems and crisp, lightly charred florets.