Crack Broccoli Recipe
Flavorful Crack Broccoli made with roasted broccoli crowns, garlic, lemon, ranch seasoning, sliced almonds, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2.5 lb broccoli crowns
- 1/3 c olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Dash of red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 tsp dry ranch seasoning powder
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 c raw sliced almonds
- 1/3 c grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Wash the broccoli crowns thoroughly.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Dry the broccoli well to help it roast properly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, dry ranch seasoning, and minced garlic.
- Whisk until the mixture is fully blended.
- Add the broccoli florets to the bowl.
- Toss until the broccoli is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Spread the coated broccoli in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Turn the broccoli pieces over carefully.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the baking sheet.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the broccoli reaches the desired tenderness and the almonds are lightly toasted.
- Monitor the almonds closely, as they can brown quickly.
- Remove the broccoli from the oven.
- Sprinkle the hot broccoli evenly with grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Crack Broccoli Recipe gluten free, use a certified gluten-free ranch seasoning powder, as some seasoning blends may contain gluten-based additives or be processed with gluten-containing ingredients.
Check the labels on the parmesan cheese, sliced almonds, red pepper flakes, and all packaged ingredients to confirm they are gluten free.
Use clean utensils, mixing bowls, baking sheets, and serving tools to prevent gluten cross-contact, especially when cooking for someone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.