Roasted Broccoletti with lemon and parmesan is a delicious and easy side dish that is not only beautiful on any plate, but also so flavorful. With just 6 ingredients, you'll have an easy and delicious roasted vegetable side dish!
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What is broccoletti (broccolini)?
Broccoletti is also known as broccolini or Tenderstem (the trademark version). It is a combination of broccoli and Chinese broccoli. It has long stems with florets and sometimes little flowers on top (you can eat those too!).
Key ingredients
- Broccoletti, broccolini, or Tenderstems: trim the bottom half-inch or so that tends to be tough
- Red pepper flakes: you can omit for no spice or increase for spicy broccolini
- Lemon zest: for a little zing
- Parmesan: For extra saltiness and decadence. You can omit to make this recipe vegan and dairy-free
How to roast broccoletti
I love some brown (or even a little black) marks on my veggies, which is why roasting is my favorite method! Roasting adds tons of flavor to any vegetable you're cooking with. Roast the broccolini at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
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How to prep broccoletti (broccolini) in advance
Roasted broccoletti or broccolini is best straight from the oven. To prepare in advance when serving guests, trim the stems and arrange them on the prepared sheet pan. They will be fine sitting on your counter out of the sunlight for an hour or two (or keep them in the fridge if you have room). When you are ready to roast them, quickly toss them with the olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt. You can grate the parmesan days in advance and keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What to serve with roasted broccoletti with
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FAQ
Yes! Broccolini, broccoletti, and tenderstem are all the same. They are just different variations of the same vegetable.
The bottom ½ inch- 1 inch tends to be very tough on broccolini. Trim this part off before roasting it.
To get the delicious brown marks, roast your broccoletti at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly browned and tender. Note, the size of the broccoletti can affect the cooking time.
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📖 Recipe
Roasted Broccoletti (Broccolini)
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccolini (also know as broccoletti)
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, adjust for more or less heat)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1.5 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Trim the bottom ½ inch off each piece of broccolini (not the floret side). Place the broccolini on a sheet pan and toss with the olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Arrange the broccolini in a single, spread out layer.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until broccolini is tender and the florets are slightly browned, tossing half way. Toss with lemon zest and parmesan and serve immediately.
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Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
This looks so good, and something I could eat every night of the week. We call it broccolini here, and I do see the word Tenderstem being used. Nice to 'meet' you 🙂
Caitlin from CC's Table says
Thank you so much, Tandy! You are right, it is a perfect weeknight staple. Nice to 'meet' you too 🙂