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smashed broccoli recipe Charred Smashed Broccoli With Lemon Chili Dust
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This recipe transforms humble broccoli florets into a delicious side dish with irresistible crispy edges and a zesty lemon-chili kick. It’s a healthy, easy, and family-friendly way to add more vegetables to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs fresh broccoli florets
- 3.5 Tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 whole lemon, for juice and zest
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.
Instructions
- Prepare Broccoli: Wash, trim, and cut 1.5 lbs fresh broccoli into medium florets. Steam or boil for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Smash Florets: Drain cooked broccoli well and spread on a sturdy sheet pan. Using a heavy glass or potato masher, gently smash each floret flat, patting dry any excess moisture.
- Season And Roast: Drizzle smashed broccoli with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili flakes. Toss to coat. Roast in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 15-20 minutes until deeply charred and crispy.
- Finish With Lemon: Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and sprinkle with lemon zest. Serve immediately.
Notes
For faster cooking, use pre-cut florets or roast at 425°F (220°C). For a kid-friendly version, omit chili flakes and add Parmesan cheese. For a lighter dish, air fry with less olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 170 g
- Calories: 150 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg