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Roasted broccoli florets garnished with sliced almonds and lemon zest in a ceramic bowl

Crispy & Zesty: Grandma’s Lemon Pepper Roasted Broccoli

This Lemon Pepper Roasted Broccoli completely transforms a simple green veggie into a crispy, deeply flavorful side dish that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almonds, broccoli, lemon, lemon juice
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 82kcal
Cost: $8.00

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 13x9 baking pan
  • 1 grater
  • 1 large serving dish

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ lbs fresh broccoli florets (about 12 cups)
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper, (divided)
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp grated lemon zest
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°.
  • Place the broccoli in a large bowl.
  • Whisk lemon juice, salt, ⅛ pepper, and oil, until blended well. Then drizzle the mixture over the broccoli and toss to coat completely.
  • Transfer to a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Roast about 15 minutes or until it is tender. Transfer to a serving dish.
  • Sprinkle with the almonds, remaining pepper, and lemon zest. Toss to combine.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Crispy & Zesty: Grandma’s Lemon Pepper Roasted Broccoli
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
82
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
101
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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