Roasted Broccoli Recipe With Fresh Ginger & Lemon Is Side Dish Bliss (4 Ingredients, 25 Minutes) Mediterranean Diet Recipes Side Dishes Vegetables Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-free Low Carb Recipes Low Sodium Recipes

Our family absolutely loves broccoli. It just may be our favorite vegetable. For me, it goes back to childhood. I would always get excited whenever a certain friend of mine invited me over for dinner because her mom always made broccoli. I think she knew how much I loved it, or maybe she loved it just as much. It was a running joke that if my friend couldn't finish her broccoli, she'd give it to me and I'd happily finish it for her!

These days, roasted broccoli recipes are a staple in my house. I enjoy making broccoli recipes that align with the Mediterranean Diet because they're equal parts nutritious and delicious (check out the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet). This roasted broccoli recipe with fresh ginger and lemon is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I call it side dish bliss! Plus, check out the health benefits of broccoli, the health benefits of lemon and the health benefits of ginger.

The flavorful broccoli recipe is so simple and quick to make. Here are the four gluten-free ingredients you'll need to make this tasty vegetarian recipe: fresh broccoli, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice and fresh ginger. The garlic powder and balsamic glaze are optional. The broccoli is tossed in the lemon and ginger mixture then baked in the oven until crisp-tender. You can garnish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving, if you like.

This zesty baked broccoli recipe is ideal to serve as a nutritious side dish with just about any protein for dinner. I served it with this easy red pepper jelly chicken and it was so good!

Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 to 20 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 20 to 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh broccoli (about 2 medium heads), chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or bottled lemon juice)
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• salt and pepper, to taste, if desired (optional, but I used about a 1/4 teaspoon of each)
• balsamic glaze, for serving (optional)

Here's how to make it:

1. In a 13x9-inch baking pan or casserole dish, add the olive oil, lemon juice and ginger. Add the garlic powder, salt and pepper, if using. Stir to combine. (Fresh lemon juice is best, but you also can use bottled lemon juice.)
2. Add the broccoli and toss to thoroughly combine. Spread coated broccoli evenly in the baking pan.
3. Bake in an oven that's been preheated to 425 degrees F until broccoli is browned and crisp-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. You can stir broccoli halfway through baking time to ensure even roasting.
4. Remove from oven and serve. Garnish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired.
5. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or oven.

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