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Parmesan Balsamic Roasted Broccoli

Roasted Balsamic Broccoli with Parmesan — Even people who don’t like to eat their veggies will LOVE broccoli prepared this way!! Easy, healthy, and full of flavor from the balsamic and Parmesan!!



The BEST Balsamic Glazed Broccoli

Not a day goes by that I don’t eat broccoli. Or tomatoes. They are my personal little superfoods and make up for all the desserts I eat, or so I tell myself.

But as much as I love broccoli sometimes I just have to jazz it up.

And there’s where Parmesan cheese and a balsamic glaze come into play. Anything balsamic and I’m automatically in. Same with cheese.

This balsamic roasted broccoli with parmesan a super simple side dish that’s perfect for anything from busy weeknights to holiday celebrations. It reminds me of these Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts but with Parmesan and broccoli instead of sprouts.

Ingredients for Roasted Balsamic Broccoli 

Making parmesan and balsamic roasted broccoli is very simple and requires just a handful of ingredients. For this quick recipe, you’ll need the following: 

Can Frozen Broccoli Be Roasted? 

You might be able to roast frozen broccoli, but I recommend using fresh broccoli florets when preparing the balsamic broccoli recipe.

Frozen broccoli would release extra moisture in the oven and I worry it would steam instead of roast, and it would likely become mushy rather than crisp-tender. 

How to Roast Broccoli 

Roasting broccoli with balsamic glaze is very straightforward. Follow these basic steps: 

  1. Add the broccoli to a foil-lined baking sheet. Evenly drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  2. Roast at 450ºF for about 12 minutes, or until the broccoli is browning on the underside.
  3. Remove baking sheet from oven, flip broccoli over with tongs, and evenly drizzle with balsamic glaze to taste.
  4. Return baking sheet to oven and bake until as dark as desired.
  5. Evenly sprinkle with Parmesan to taste and serve immediately.

How Long to Roast Broccoli? 

You’ll need to roast the broccoli florets for roughly 15 minutes at 450ºF. 

I love my broccoli and all my roasted, broiled, or grilled vegetables blackened to an inch of its life — i.e. burned. When blog photography isn’t involved I go much darker than I have here.

Depending on your personal preference for char, bake accordingly, use the suggested baking times as estimates only, and keep an eye on things.

Should I Use Balsamic Vinegar or Balsamic Glaze? 

I use Trader Joe’s Balsamic Glaze. Most grocery stores carry balsamic glazes or balsamic reductions these days or easily make your own. You want to use a glaze or reduction rather than straight balsamic vinegar for this recipe.

Tips for the Best Roasted Broccoli 

Allow space between the florets and don’t keep them in a tight pile on the baking sheet so that they roast rather than steam.

Try to cut the florets into uniform sizes so that they cook at the same rate.

I’ve provided measurements in the recipe card below, but you can add the balsamic glaze and Parmesan to taste. It’s your broccoli, prepare it however you’d like! 

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Roasted Balsamic Broccoli with Parmesan

By Averie Sunshine
Even people who don't like to eat their veggies will LOVE broccoli prepared this way!! Easy, healthy, and full of flavor from the balsamic and Parmesan!!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients  

  • about 1 pound broccoli florets, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to save calories and fat spray with olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • about 2 to 4 tablespoons balsamic reduction] or glaze, to taste (not balsamic vinegar; I used Trader Joe’s Balsamic Glaze or make your own [balsamic reduction
  • about 2 to 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 450F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
  • Add the broccoli to the baking sheet, evenly drizzle with olive oil (or spray with olive oil), season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss with your hands to evenly coat. Allow space between the florets and don’t keep them in a tight pile so that they roast rather than steam.
  • Roast for about 12 minutes, or until the broccoli is browning on the underside.
  • Remove baking sheet from oven, flip broccoli over with tongs, and evenly drizzle with balsamic to taste.
  • Return baking sheet to oven and bake for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until as dark as desired. Baking times will vary based on the size of the florets, personal preference for doneness, oven and climate variances, etc. Keep a close eye on it because it can go from underdone to nicely blacked to burnt in just a couple minutes.
  • Evenly sprinkle with Parmesan to taste and serve immediately. Broccoli is best warm and fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 305kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 1360mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 16g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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