Roasted Panko Parmesan Broccoli

Roasted Panko Parmesan Broccoli – Fresh broccoli is an all-time personal favorite vegetable of mine.  I can’t think of one single way that it can be prepared that I don’t love it.  Always looking to keep things interesting, sometimes I skip the casserole version and prepare it roasted. Tossed in a light coating of crispy panko breadcrumbs and  Parmesan cheese.

It never ceases to amaze me how such a simple preparation technique can be so intensely flavorful.  After removing from the oven, sprinkle any golden and delicious crumbs on top before serving.

2 lb fresh broccoli florets, cleaned and separated [approximately 2 large bunches]
3 green onion, sliced, whites only
4 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dry Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic salt [more or less to your taste]
light sprinkling black pepper or lemon pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425°F.  Spritz a standard baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.  Separate the broccoli florets into bite size pieces.  Place into a mixing bowl, with the sliced green onion and minced garlic.  Pour the olive oil over the broccoli.  Toss gently until coated.  Add the remaining ingredients.  Mix well.

Lay in a single layer on the baking sheet.  Roast for 20-23 minutes or until crisp tender and the crumbs are golden.  Serve immediately.  Yield: 6-8 servings

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Roasted Panko Parmesan Broccoli

Servings 6 -8

Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 2 lb fresh broccoli florets cleaned and separated [approximately 2 large bunches]
• 3 green onion sliced, whites only
• 4 clove garlic minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dry Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic salt [more or less to your taste]
• light sprinkling black pepper or lemon pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spritz a standard baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Separate the broccoli florets into bite size pieces. Place into a mixing bowl, with the sliced green onion and minced garlic.
3. Pour the olive oil over the broccoli. Toss gently until coated. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well.
4. Lay in a single layer on the baking sheet.
5. Roast for 20-23 minutes or until crisp tender and the crumbs are golden.
6. Serve immediately.