How do you make roasted broccoli taste better without adding a long list of ingredients?
Roast the broccoli until the edges brown, then finish it with seasoning while it’s hot. A sprinkle of Shawhan Farms Lemon Pepper Gourmet Parmesan Seasoning adds bright citrus, cracked pepper, saltiness, and savory depth in one step, and seasoning roasted vegetables after cooking is one of the easiest ways to deepen flavor without changing the method.
Broccoli is often steamed because it’s quick, but roasting changes both the texture and the flavor. High heat concentrates the natural sweetness of the vegetable and creates crisp edges that carry seasoning well.
Recipe Summary
Serves: 3–4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Key Flavor: Lemon, Pepper, Savory Parmesan
Best For: Weeknight dinners, Vegetable sides
Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1–1½ teaspoons Shawhan Farms Lemon Pepper Gourmet Parmesan Seasoning
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Set oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
2. Prepare broccoli
Toss florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast
Spread in a single layer and roast 15–18 minutes until edges brown.
4. Finish
Sprinkle Lemon Pepper Parmesan seasoning over hot broccoli and toss lightly.
Why This Works
Roasting concentrates broccoli’s natural sweetness and creates crisp edges that hold seasoning well.
Finishing with Parmesan seasoning adds citrus, pepper, and savory depth in one step.
Kitchen Notes
Cut florets evenly so they roast at the same rate.
If broccoli crowds the pan, use two trays so it browns instead of steaming.
For nutrition information about broccoli, see Healthline’s guide to broccoli.
Serve It With
- grilled or roasted chicken
- baked salmon
- rice and beans
- pasta with olive oil and garlic
Kitchen Variations
- toasted almonds or pine nuts
- squeeze of fresh lemon
- spoonful of chili crisp
A Few Questions You Might Be Asking
Can frozen broccoli be roasted?
Yes. Roast from frozen and add several minutes to cooking time.
Should the seasoning go on before or after roasting?
After roasting so the lemon and pepper stay bright.
What else works with Lemon Pepper Parmesan seasoning?
Roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, popcorn, simple pasta and most vegetables.
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