Name: Low Carb Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large head of bdroccoli sliced into 1-inch thick steaks; 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; Red pepper flakes; 3-4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons parmesan; Lemon zest from half a lemon

This Low Carb Roasted Broccoli is a simple side dish that tastes amazing! Sliced into thicker “steaks” and cooked with garlic, parmesan, a touch of red pepper flakes (optional of course)…

platter of roasted broccoli with parmesan, lemon, and red pepper flakes

This recipe takes the “boring” out of broccoli. You may never steam broccoli again.

How to cook roasted broccoli:

Cut the broccoli into one-inch thick “steaks”
Season with salt, pepper, & chili pepper flakes and toss gently with some olive oil.
Bake for about 10 minutes, add thinly sliced garlic cloves, and then roast for 6 more minutes.
Sprinkle the broccoli with grated Parmesan cheese and continue cooking for about 2 more minutes.
Garnish with lemon zest (this step is optional)

Eye level close up partial platter of roasted broccoli

A few questions we always get about this simple roasted broccoli recipe:

Does broccoli have protein?

Does it ever! At around 4g of protein per cup, it’s in the top 10 for veggies that offer a good protein:calorie ratio. However you’re probably not going to get your full RDA of protein just from broccoli… that would take around 20 cups.

How many carbs in broccoli?

A cup of broccoli averages between 4-6 grams net carbs per serving. Broccoli is non-starchy, all you keto people can eat it without worrying about throwing yourself out of ketosis. Dark, leafy vegetables like broccoli are another staple of the ketogenic lifestyle… so yes, you can have keto broccoli. 😊

How long does roasted broccoli last?

After cooking, broccoli stored in the fridge in an airtight container will last up to 3-5 days. If you want to freeze it instead, it can last up to 10 months in an airtight freezer bag before it will start to lose its flavor.