There’s so much flavor loaded into this lemon-roasted broccoli, eating your veggies will never be boring again! Ready in 15 minutes and an ideal spring side dish.
Veggie Monday. It’s a thaaaaaaaang.
Roasty-toasty lemon broccoli. It’s my new favorite thaaaaaaang in the whole dang world.
Ice cream is good too, but the green stuff is the next best thing. No really, trust me!
So this broccoli paradise is part of a supa’-fun program I partnered up with for today. Have you guys heard of the wildly-popular cookbook It’s All Greek To Me? Please tell me you have. It’s pretty much just the MUST-HAVE cookbook for any foodie. Guess what?! This month marks the 1-year anniversary of the release of the cookbook and myself and a ton of other awesome bloggers are all participating in an Anniversary Blog Tour by sharing a recipe from the cookbook to celebrate.
That means several awesome things are going down today. (1) The broccoli. Uhhhhmm…no words except for keep reading. (2) The giveaway. Y-O-U have the chance to win your very own It’s All Greek To Me cookbook! Can you tell I’m very excited for you? You really, REALLY want this book. All the deets for the giveaway are at the end of the post so keep scrolling.
For now? Broccoli. It’s all we’re talking about for the next 20-ish minutes.
Kidding. Seriously though, I think I really could talk about this broccoli for the next 20 minutes. You’d probably get bored though, so I won’t do that to ‘ya. My life isn’t that boring and lame-o.
Oh, wait. Maybe it is. This broccoli is all I’ve been thinking about all weekend. Erghhh…Maybe I need a new hobby.
The official Broccoli Roaster has a nice ring to it, dontcha’ think?
I chose this recipe from Debbie’s cookbook, because just the TITLE of it was enough to pull me in. Then I ended up making it multiple times because it was just that good.
LEMON. OVEN-ROASTED. Tender, roasty-toasty, pretty-green BROCCOLI. All win-win adjectives.
Freshly-squeezed lemon juice brightens up otherwise-bland broccoli and a quick 10-minute roast in the oven seals all the flavors together. I like to call it Broccoli Voodoo. sha-zaaaam!
For realz though, guys. Henceforth, from here on out, broccoli shall never be boring again. There’s just too much flavor in this panful of happiness.
And uhhhhmm. 15 minutes til face-shoveling. Nothing in the whole dang world beats that.
If you’re looking for a killer entree to serve this broccoli alongside, might I suggest this chicken parmesan? Or this beef bolognese. Or these meatballs….Ahhh! Decisions, decisions…
I think I just choose to have this broccoli every night for the rest of ‘mah LIFE.
Good life choices, guys. I have great ideas sometimes….♥
Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Lemon + A Cookbook Giveaway
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
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Place broccoli florets on a grease baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss with minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
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Bake broccoli at 400F 10-12 minutes or until fork-tender. Remove from oven and toss with lemon juice. Serve broccoli warm.
How To Enter The Giveaway:
Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter the giveaway. You will need to fill out the mandatory entry to get your name in the drawing by leaving a comment answering the following question: What is your favorite kind of Greek food?
Once you fill out the mandatory entry you can then follow the prompts to earn two additional entries to better your chance of WINNING.
Just a few guidelines….
- Giveaway is open to those 18 years or older who reside in the U.S/Canada.
- Giveaway will run from April 20th to May 5th.
- Winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond otherwise a new winner will be chosen.
- Good luck!!!
This broccoli looks perfect, Sarah! I don’t make it often enough and I definitely need to change that after seeing this roasted version! Sounds delicious with the lemon. And such pretty pictures, too!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit
Thanks Gayle! You definitely need to add this broccoli to your menu! 😉
Now, I pretty much add lemon zest all the time when I’m roasting veggies . . love it!!! and this cookbook looks so interesting, will have to check it out!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom recently posted…Entertaining with Asian Spring Rolls
YES! Lemon zest just makes all the flavors explode when you use it in roasted veggies! Thanks Alice!
I’ve never had lemon broccoli, but I know I’d love it. 🙂
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg recently posted…Nutty Banana Pancakes
My favorite Greek foods are hummus and olives.
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg recently posted…Nutty Banana Pancakes
LMK if you try this broccoli, Erin!
sounds like an awesome book, but I had not heard of it until today! O’m pretty sure there are so many recipe that I’ll like! And these broccoli look so fresh and springy!!!
mira recently posted…Tiramisu Ice Cream
Thanks Mira!!
I love greek food. A greek restaurant just opened up in town, and every time I go I order something different and they’ve all been delicious! I must try this lemon roasted broccoli! Thanks for the cookbook giveaway friend : )
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely recently posted…Weekly Menu :: April 20-24
Ooh awesome that you have a new greek restaurant! Totally one of my fav kinds of food. 🙂
i love avgolemono soup
I love adding lemon zest to roasted vegetables. I will have to check out this book, I adore Greek food.
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert recently posted…Coconut Mango Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thanks Jen! And yes, you need to get that book asap!
I wish I could enter this competition! I love Greek food and the recipes sound amazing! 😀 This roasted broccoli is divine – loving the lemon! Yummy recipe! 😀
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext recently posted…Lemon Possets with Berries & Shortbread
Thanks so much Jess! xoxo
This roasted broccoli looks incredible, Sarah! I love all the gorgeous greens and it sounds perfect with the lemon zest! The cookbook sounds awesome! We adore Greek food so will definitely have to check it out.
Thanks Kelly!!
never heard of this cookbook but sounds awesome! I love broccoli even more so if it’s roasted! Love this Sarah!
Manali @ CookWithManali recently posted…Tofu Pineapple Coconut Curry
You so need to check out that cookbook, Manali! 😉
Is it weird that I have never thought to put lemon on broccoli! I love fun spins on broccoli and this looks yuuuuuummm! Pinning!
Justine | Cooking and Beer recently posted…Hot and Sour Chicken Sauté
Thanks, girl! The lemon really does do soooo much for flavor in this broccoli! 😉
LOVE simple, yummy recipes like this; can’t wait to try! Gorgeous photos!!
The Healthy Apple recently posted…How I Use Mindfulness to Help My Chronic Pain & “Feel Good Roasted Fennel Salad”
Thank you!! 🙂
I’m totally down for veggie Monday. As long as we can have ice cream Tuesday! My favorite Greek Food is stuffed grape leaves!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen recently posted…Grilled Smashed Potatoes with Hatch Green Chile Guacamole
Haha! Sounds like a totally sensible plan to me! 😀
There’s this eggplant dip that I LOVE! And anything with Feta of course 🙂
My hubby LOVES broccoli but he is still trying to win me over….but I think you just did 😉 Pinned!
Awww yay! I know you’ll love this broccoli, Mariah! Thanks for the pin, girl. 🙂
Broccoli is by far one of my favorite veggies! The way I generally make it is roasted in the oven with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and a bit of salt. This broccoli sounds tasty as well! My favorite greek food is probably gyro meat in pita pockets
Thanks Kaylin! I love the sound of roasting broccoli with balsamic! Must try that next time. 🙂
Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies! I usually roast it in the oven with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and a bit of salt. My favorite greek food is hummus of course!
As a child, I did not appreciate broccoli in all its glory. Since my discovery of its greatness, I have been trying to make up for all my lost time by eating it as much as possible, and this recipe is totally making the list! Amazing broccoli is totally a thang!
Michelle { A Latte Food } recently posted…Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Cake
Haha! I was the same way when I was a kid. No broccoli for me please! Nowadays, I sing a completely different tune where broccoli is concerned. 😀
This looks perfect Saturday! Veggie Monday can totally be a thing IF there is ice cream as well 😉 I drive a hard bargain.
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel recently posted…Breakfast Taco Bites
Haha! Why not have broccoli for an appetizer and ice cream for dinner?! 🙂
Oh my Sarah – I don’t think I’ve loved broccoli this much. My mouth literally WATERED at these photos. And you know me, I”m a savory lover, so I can see how these would be as good (or better) than ice cream! 🙂 Pinned.
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen recently posted…Buffalo Blue Cheese Bacon Burger
You are too sweet, Kristi! Totally wish I could send ya a panful of this broccoli! xoxo 🙂
Why have I never thought to put lemon juice and zest on veggies?! This is kind of life changing and I’m so trying this!
Danielle recently posted…Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Yes, it is totally life-changing!
I haven’t had a lot of Greek food, but I love Greek salad. And I am most definitely trying this lemony broccoli soon because it looks pretty amazing!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. recently posted…Apricot Energy Bites
Thanks Stacey! Let me know if you try this broccoli and what you think!
I’ve never heard of that cookbook before, but I’m obsessed with Greek food, so I need it in my life immediately!! I always just steam my broccoli, and rarely roast it, but now I’m thinking that is a huge mistake! I love all the lemon zest in here! Such a perfect side dish 🙂
Izzy recently posted…Taco Cones
Yeeeees!! You so need to hop onboard the roasted-broccoli train, Izzy! It’s a good place to be. 😀
I’ve never actually tried the broccoli-lemon combo before – and I definitely have to now! This recipe looks absolutely delicious, so I will definitely have to try it out, thank you!! 🙂
Harriet Emily recently posted…BANANA & COCONUT CAKE
Let me know if you make this broccoli, Harriet Emily! 🙂
I CAN’T SAY WHAT MY FAVORITE GREEK FOOD IS BECAUSE I’M NOT SURE I HAVE EVERY HAD ANY. THIS LEMON BROCCOLI RECIPE LOOKS AMAZING I WILL BE MAKING IT TONIGHT FOR SUPPER. I JUST BROUGHT HOME BROCCOLI FROM FARMERS MARKET AND PICKED FRESH LEMONS FROM MY FRIENDS TREE YESTERDAY. I HAVE CHICKEN TO GO ALONG WITH IT. I’M SO EXCITED TO TRY THIS.
Let me know how your broccoli turns out, Tamara! It sounds like you have the makins’ for an awesome dinner! 🙂
My favorite Greek food is Baklava!
I love Pastitsio! So rich & decadent!
Does tzatziki count lol. I love spanikopita!
My favourite Greek food is Spanakopita
I love Gyros.
LOVE Greek!!!
Like Baklava
Spinach Pie
Moussaka
Gyro
on and on!
I love spanakopita. I get it every time I go out to a greek restaurant.
I love gyros, the restaurant near us makes them with chicken
gyros
I am crazy about Baklava!
I’ve never tried lemon with broccoli! Sounds bright and wonderful!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! recently posted…Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana RITZ® Bites
Oh, it’s totally amazing! You’ve gotta try. 🙂
Broccoli and lemon is such a winning combo. I make it all the time. I didn’t know it was Greek. Before I would have said my favorite Greek food is gyros, but I guess it’s really broccoli and lemon.
Moussaka