15-Minute Garlic Lemon Roasted Broccolini: The Perfect Easy Side Dish
You can make this simple roasted broccolini in just 15 minutes. It results in tender-crisp baby broccoli with slightly charred edges, seasoned perfectly with garlic and bright lemon. This is the ultimate quick, versatile side dish for any weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch broccolini (about 1 pound)
- 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. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Wash the broccolini and trim off the tough, dry ends of the stalks. Pat the vegetable dry with paper towels; this helps achieve crisp edges.
- Place the prepared broccolini on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, then add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together directly on the pan until the broccolini is evenly coated. Spread the broccolini into a single layer.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes. Check the broccolini at 12 minutes; you want the florets to be slightly browned and the stalks to be tender-crisp.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the hot broccolini. Toss gently one last time. Serve right away as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic before roasting.
- If you prefer a softer texture, roast for an additional 2-3 minutes, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and fits well into Keto or Paleo eating plans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0