16ouncesbroccoli, cut into medium-large sized florets- This is about 2 small-medium sized broccoli crowns.
2tablespoonsavocado oil
¼teaspoonsea salt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonpaprika
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Boil the broccoli florets for 3-6 minutes, or until the broccoli is fork tender. Do not overcook. Drain well and pat dry. Then, transfer the broccoli to a bowl. Pour oil over the broccoli and add salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika. Gently toss with clean hands until all the broccoli is coated.
Place each piece of broccoli, one by one, onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Do not stack them. Use a glass with a flat bottom to gently press each broccoli floret. Then, sprinkle each with a bit of parmesan cheese.
Transfer to the oven and bake at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Smashed Broccoli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 293mg13%
Potassium 384mg11%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 884IU18%
Vitamin C 101mg122%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.