Smashed Broccoli Parmesan 🥦

This is quite possibly the best way to eat broccoli! Smashed Broccoli Parmesan! Not only is it incredibly delicious to eat, but it’s also super fun to make! I’ve found that the easiest way to make this is with frozen broccoli florets. All you have to do is thaw out your broccoli, florets pat them dry, make your marinade, and smash away! It’s so simple to do and even the kids are going to love these! It’s the perfect way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! And healthy too! Let’s make it!

A baking tray lined with parchment paper is drizzled with olive oil, ready for Smashed Broccoli Parmesan. The tray sits on a wooden cutting board, with part of a bottle and a cork holder visible in the background.

A baking tray lined with parchment paper is placed on a wooden cutting board. The parchment paper, perfect for making Smashed Broccoli Parmesan, is lightly covered with a drizzle of olive oil.

Steamed broccoli florets in a metal colander on a wooden surface, perfect for making Smashed Broccoli Parmesan or ready to serve as a healthy side.

Smashed Broccoli Parmesan florets spread on a parchment-lined baking tray, placed on a wooden cutting board. The broccoli appears seasoned and ready for roasting.

A hand presses a glass onto cooked broccoli florets on a parchment-lined baking tray, flattening them for Smashed Broccoli Parmesan. More broccoli is scattered on the tray, with a kitchen counter visible in the background.

A hand holds a white plate with six spices, including chili flakes, paprika, dried herbs, and powders. In the background are broccoli florets on a baking tray, perfect for making Smashed Broccoli Parmesan, and a glass measuring cup with oil.

A glass measuring cup with spices and oil sits on a wooden surface next to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and fresh smashed broccoli parmesan florets.

A person squeezes a lemon with a blue juicer over a measuring cup of yellowish liquid. In the background, smashed broccoli parmesan florets are spread on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

A glass measuring cup filled with a brown sauce sits on a wooden cutting board next to a fork, with a baking tray of fresh Smashed Broccoli Parmesan florets on parchment paper in the background.

I paired this delicious Smashed Broccoli Parmesan with my Oven Baked Salmon recipe!

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👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store in an air-tight container for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

🤔 Common Questions

What can I serve this Smashed Broccoli Parmesan with?

I paired my Smashed Broccoli Parmesan with my Oven Baked Salmon recipe, but it would also be delicious served with steak or chicken!

What other cheese can I use instead of parmesan?

You can also use Pecorino Romano or a store bough Italian cheese blend.

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Smashed Broccoli Parmesan

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, cajun

Servings people

Calories 294 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil divided
1 – 2 lbs frozen broccoli florets thawed
2 tsp Tony’s creole seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 lemon zest & juiced
About ¼ cup grated parmesan

Instructions

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Thaw your frozen broccoli and squeeze out any excess water.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle a few tbsp of olive oil over the parchment paper (saving ⅓ cup of oil for later). Then, add the thawed broccoli onto the baking sheet. Use the bottom of a glass cup and smash the broccoli down until it’s flat on the parchment paper.
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In a measuring cup, add ⅓ cup of olive oil, Tony’s creole seasoning, paprika, italian seasoning, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk that together until combined.
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Using a silicone brush, brush some of that marinade over each piece of broccoli. (This recipe makes enough marinade for up to 2 lbs of broccoli). Then sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the pieces of broccoli.
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Bake at 415°F for 15 – 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1534IUVitamin C: 116mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg

Keyword broccoli, cajun, easy, quick, side dish, smashed broccoli, weeknight meal

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