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
- 5 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
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This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 4/17/26.
Amanda Hendricks-Selby says
I love spanakopita. I get it every time I go out to a greek restaurant.
michelle k. says
I love gyros, the restaurant near us makes them with chicken
b says
gyros
Carolsue says
I am crazy about Baklava!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
I’ve never tried lemon with broccoli! Sounds bright and wonderful!
Sarah says
Oh, it’s totally amazing! You’ve gotta try. 🙂
Shay says
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.
Megan H says
Moussaka