Zesty Roasted Lemon Parmesan Broccoli (Low FODMAP)

10 Minutes prep • 25 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Serves 4 • Ok to make ahead: Step 1

Get ready to elevate your roasted broccoli game with this incredibly simple yet delicious recipe. It's all about that perfect trio of flavors – broccoli, zesty lemon, and rich Parmesan cheese. This simple side dish is not only a match made in heaven but also a breeze to prepare.

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli (florets only)

3 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

(1) Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the broccoli into florets discarding the stalks (which contain the FODMAPs). Cut the larger pieces through the base of the head with a small knife, pulling the florets apart so all the florets are approximately the same size. You should have about 4 cups of florets. Place the broccoli florets in a bowl and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of garlic-infused olive oil. Toss well to combine. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

(2) Roast: Put the broccoli on a sheet pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes, then toss and flip them and spread into one layer again. Roast for another 10 minutes, until crisp, yet tender in the thickest part, and the tips of some of the florets are browned (I like them quite browned myself).

(3) Finish: Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately toss with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. If you like a crispier finish, turn the oven up to broil, return the pan to the oven, and broil until the cheese starts to crisp (about 2 minutes).

(4) Plate and serve: Serve warm.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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