Roasted Panko Parmesan Broccoli

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword parmesan-roasted-broccoli, roasted-panko-parmesan-broccoli

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 23

Total Time 33

Servings servings

Calories 144kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spritz a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Set aside.
Separate the broccoli florets into bite size pieces, trim the stems. Place into a large mixing bowl, with the sliced green onion and minced garlic cloves.
Pour the olive oil over the broccoli. Toss broccoli until coated.
To the bowl add panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dry Italian seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper or lemon pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well.
Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast the broccoli for 20-25 minutes or until fork tender and the crumbs are golden brown.
Serve immediately with crumbs spooned on top.

Choose Fresh Broccoli - Choose fresh broccoli florets with variations in color of medium and deep green. Stay away from yellowing broccoli, as the color change is a sign that it's beginning to deteriorate and not as fresh.

Don't Use Frozen Broccoli - I don't recommend roasting frozen broccoli florets as there';s too much moisture and the broccoli won't crisp properly. This recipe is designed to use fresh broccoli.

Oil - You can use olive oil or vegetable oil for this recipe. Adjust the amount of olive oil used to your taste and dietary needs.

Spices - If you're spice shy skip the red pepper flakes, or adjust the amount to your personal preference.

It's Not Necessary to Blanch the Broccoli - I've never found it necessary to blanch the broccoli prior to roasting it. Give it a good cleaning then allow the broccoli florets to dry on the counter for a it before proceeding with the recipe.

Spoon the Breadcrumbs Over the Top for Serving - While baking, some of the breadcrumbs will fall from the roasted broccoli florets and bake on the pan. This is a normal part of the process and doesn't mean something has gone wrong. Just before serving, spoon those crumbs over the broccoli and you'll be good to go.

Serving Options - It's not necessary to serve this roasted panko parmesan broccoli recipe with a sauce, but it does pair quite well with a warm marinara sauce. It's also delicious with ranch dressing or Caesar salad dressing lightly drizzled on top. You may also opt to top it with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or lemon juice and lemon zest.