Lemon roasted broccoli roasts up perfectly tender and packed full of vibrant fresh lemon flavor! This easy veggie side dish goes well with any dinner.
When all else fails for a veggie side dish, a good roasted broccoli recipe has always got your back!
Times that by 10 if we’re inviting all this fresh, lemony goodness to the party. Anyways, meet the side dish I’ll pair with pretty much anything and everything.
This recipe couldn’t really be easier to throw together and I almost feel wrong calling this a recipe! I’m talking minimal ingredient list, and only a 10-15 minute roast time. You could make this lemony goodness in your sleep!
This Roasted Broccoli Features…
- A perfectly tender roasted texture
- Lots of fresh lemon flavor from both fresh juice and zest
- A sprinkle of fresh herbs and garlic
Making the Broccoli
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Broccoli
- Olive oil
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Fresh herbs
Tips for Perfect Roasted Broccoli
- Cut broccoli in uniform pieces – aim for uniform 1-inch pieces so the broccoli roasts evenly.
- Roast broccoli in an even layer – this will ensure that the broccoli crisps up during roasting.
- Toss broccoli halfway through roasting – I like to do this step to ensure that the broccoli gets evenly browned.
- Add garlic, lemon zest, and herbs after roasting – adding these ingredients after roasting will preserve their flavor.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on this broccoli.
- Use another citrus – try lime in place of the lemon.
- Roast with more veggies – try roasting diced sweet peppers, green beans, or zucchini with broccoli.
- Add cheese – sprinkle broccoli with a little grated Parmesan or asiago cheese before roasting.
Serving Suggestions
This broccoli is great served alongside a variety of main dishes! Try serving it alongside pastas, grilled steak, pork chops, salmon, rice pilaf, or use it as a salad or grain bowl topper.
Every inch of the roasted broccoli gets coated in seriously SO much fresh lemon juice and zest and wow, does it ever work its magic here.
I mean, please excuse me while I eat all this straight off the pan with zero guilt.
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Lemon Roasted Broccoli
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Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh 1-inch broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 medium cloves garlic, crushed into a paste
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced dill or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a medium sheet pan. Toss broccoli, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste together until evenly coated and arrange in a single layer on sheet pan.
- Roast broccoli at 400F 10-15 minutes, tossing broccoli once halfway through roasting until broccoli is tender. Remove broccoli from oven and toss garlic, lemon zest, and dill into broccoli until combined. Serve broccoli warm and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe adjustments on 4/17/26.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
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!
Sarah says
Thanks Gayle! You definitely need to add this broccoli to your menu! 😉
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
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!
Sarah says
YES! Lemon zest just makes all the flavors explode when you use it in roasted veggies! Thanks Alice!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
I’ve never had lemon broccoli, but I know I’d love it. 🙂
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
My favorite Greek foods are hummus and olives.
Sarah says
LMK if you try this broccoli, Erin!
mira says
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!!!
Sarah says
Thanks Mira!!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
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 : )
Sarah says
Ooh awesome that you have a new greek restaurant! Totally one of my fav kinds of food. 🙂
itzia says
i love avgolemono soup
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I love adding lemon zest to roasted vegetables. I will have to check out this book, I adore Greek food.
Sarah says
Thanks Jen! And yes, you need to get that book asap!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
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! 😀
Sarah says
Thanks so much Jess! xoxo
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
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.
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly!!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
never heard of this cookbook but sounds awesome! I love broccoli even more so if it’s roasted! Love this Sarah!
Sarah says
You so need to check out that cookbook, Manali! 😉
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
Is it weird that I have never thought to put lemon on broccoli! I love fun spins on broccoli and this looks yuuuuuummm! Pinning!
Sarah says
Thanks, girl! The lemon really does do soooo much for flavor in this broccoli! 😉
The Healthy Apple says
LOVE simple, yummy recipes like this; can’t wait to try! Gorgeous photos!!
Sarah says
Thank you!! 🙂
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
I’m totally down for veggie Monday. As long as we can have ice cream Tuesday! My favorite Greek Food is stuffed grape leaves!
Sarah says
Haha! Sounds like a totally sensible plan to me! 😀
Antonia says
There’s this eggplant dip that I LOVE! And anything with Feta of course 🙂
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
My hubby LOVES broccoli but he is still trying to win me over….but I think you just did 😉 Pinned!
Sarah says
Awww yay! I know you’ll love this broccoli, Mariah! Thanks for the pin, girl. 🙂
Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says
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
Sarah says
Thanks Kaylin! I love the sound of roasting broccoli with balsamic! Must try that next time. 🙂