Simple Mediterranean Baked Broccoli Recipe Is the Perfect Side Dish (5 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) by Elisa Schmitz

You know how good broccoli is for you, but it can get boring if you don't change it up every now and then. For me, the best healthy broccoli recipes have two things in common: they're easy and delicious. Well, this simple broccoli recipe is both!

This savory Mediterranean baked broccoli recipe offers the health benefits of broccoli as well as the health benefits of olive oil. It also has a punch of fresh lemon, which provides flavor along with the health benefits of lemon. All this adds up to an awesome addition to a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet.

Photo credit (all photos): Elisa Schmitz

Here are the healthful ingredients you need for this flavorful vegetable recipe: fresh broccoli, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder and oregano. The broccoli is tossed in the Mediterranean lemon mixture then baked in the oven until crisp-tender.

This tasty gluten-free broccoli recipe can be served as a vegetarian side dish with any of your favorite proteins for dinner. I served it with chicken and rice for a nutritious, delicious meal.

Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Here's how to make it:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and oregano. Whisk to combine. (I prefer to use fresh lemon juice, but you can use bottled lemon juice in a pinch.)
   
2. Add broccoli to the mixing bowl and stir to coat the broccoli in the mixture.
   
3. Pour the broccoli into a baking pan or casserole dish. Season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste, if desired. (I used a 13x9-inch baking pan, but a smaller one could be used.)
   
4. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes, until broccoli is crisp-tender. Serve with your favorite proteins and side dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
   

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