Mediterranean Diet Simple Baked Broccoli
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Mediterranean Diet Simple Baked Broccoli recipe, a healthy and flavorful side dish that's ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender broccoli florets tossed in a zesty mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and Mediterranean-inspired spices like oregano and red pepper flakes, this dish is both vibrant and satisfying. Oven-baked to perfection, the broccoli becomes lightly crispy with caramelized edges, offering a delicious complement to any meal. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a nutrient-packed, gluten-free option that pairs beautifully with roasted proteins or whole grains. Perfect for those following the Mediterranean diet, this quick recipe delivers both taste and nutrition in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the olive oil mixture over the broccoli florets and toss well until they are evenly coated.
Spread the broccoli florets in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the broccoli in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and the broccoli is tender, stirring halfway through cooking.
Remove the broccoli from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top and serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1314 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
