Roasted Broccoli and Olives
Roasted broccoli with olives, garlic, and lemon is a simple Mediterranean side dish with crisp edges and bright flavor. Ready in about 40 minutes.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 123kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds broccoli washed, drained, and patted dry
- ½ cup green olives or mixed olives pitted
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Flaked sea salt for serving (optional)
- Extra olive oil for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic and ½ teaspoon of the kosher salt. Using the back of a spoon, press and mash the mixture until the garlic begins to release its oils and becomes fragrant. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the olive oil and set aside.
- Trim the broccoli stems. Slice the stalks lengthwise into halves or quarters, depending on thickness. Place the broccoli on the prepared baking pan in a single layer.
- Pour the garlic-infused olive oil over the broccoli. Add the olives and toss everything well to coat evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing once or twice during cooking, until the broccoli is tender but still slightly firm in the center and deeply caramelized around the edges.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, and a light drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
Dry the broccoli well after washing. Excess moisture prevents browning and the broccoli will steam instead of roast.
• Do not overcrowd the pan. Spread the broccoli in a single layer so it caramelizes properly. Use two pans if necessary.
• Cut the stems into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly with the florets.
• For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes before roasting.
• Leftovers can be reheated in a hot skillet or oven to bring back some of the crisp edges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 916IU | Vitamin C: 127mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
