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Smashed Broccoli

Quick and easy tasty side for meals of all kinds using only three ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, lemon pepper, parmesan, side dish, vegetable, vegetables
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 crowns fresh broccoli
  • 1 c grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 t lemon pepper seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
  • In a large stock pot, bring water to a boil.
  • Trim the broccoli into bite sized florets. Add to the boiling water.
  • Cook the broccoli for about 3-5 minutes or until bright green. Drain.
  • Measure out about 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan and form mounds on the parchment, keeping about 3 inches around each mound.
  • Place a single broccoli floret on top of each parmesan mound.
  • Using the bottom of a drinking glass, or similar, smash the broccoli until it’s about ½ of an inch thick.
  • Sprinkle with the lemon pepper seasoning.
  • Cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is browned and crispy.
  • Serve fresh.

Notes

Storage: Broccoli is best enjoyed fresh as the moisture from the broccoli will begin to leach into the cheese making it soggy.