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Parmesan Roasted Frozen Broccoli Recipe

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Parmesan roasted frozen broccoli in a white bowl
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Frozen broccoli florets roasted without thawing, finished with measured Parmesan and lemon for browned edges and tender centers.
Estimated Recipe CostIllustrative US$3.25 per batch, US$0.81 per quarter; local prices vary.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 454 g plain frozen broccoli florets 16 oz; do not thaw
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese finely grated; about 1/3 cup depending on grating
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Equipment

  • 1 Large rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Kitchen scale

Instructions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss frozen broccoli with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Do not thaw. Spread in one layer with gaps on a large rimmed metal baking sheet.
  2. Roast for 15 minutes. Turn the florets and carefully separate any frozen clumps with a spatula. Roast for about 10 minutes more, until hot throughout with browning edges. Follow any specific cooking requirements on your package and allow extra time for large florets.
  3. Scatter the finely grated Parmesan over the broccoli. Roast 3–5 minutes more, watching closely, until the cheese melts and lightly browns.
  4. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve promptly. Refrigerate within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F. Use within 3–4 days and reheat to 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 4g

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Notes

Nutrition is an approximate quarter-batch estimate scaled from Birds Eye plain frozen broccoli (30 calories, 4 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 2 g protein per 85 g), Kraft grated Parmesan (50 calories, 4 g fat and 4 g protein per 12 g), plus measured oil, salt and seasonings. Brands and portion sizes vary. Cost illustration: broccoli $2, oil $0.45, cheese $0.60 and seasonings/lemon $0.20; not a live store quote.
Video credit: Kendra’s Cooking Tyme, Frozen Roasted Broccoli, published September 11, 2021. This is a related frozen-broccoli roasting demonstration; follow the measured oil, Parmesan and lemon amounts written here. Choose vegetarian-labeled Parmesan-style cheese if needed; traditional Parmesan may use animal rennet.

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