ROASTED BROCCOLI (Air Fryer or Oven)
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Want to make broccoli fun again? Throw it in the air fryer!
Seriously, though, my chicklets weren’t huge fans of having “a side of broccoli” until I started roasting/air frying it. Now we go through at least a couple heads every week. The broccoli comes out tender and juicy in the middle with those irresistible crispy roasted edges, all in a matter of minutes.
Broccoli is a nutrient-dense cruciferous vegetable. It is rich in minerals and vitamins including C & K, as well as soluble fibre. Furthermore, broccoli contains bioactive compounds that may help to reduce inflammation, boost immunity, improve blood sugar control, and even protect against certain types of cancer.
Ingredients:
3 to 4 cups broccoli florets (smaller ones recommended)
1 to 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
seasoning salt & fresh ground pepper, adjusted to taste (or salt & pepper plus 1/2 tsp each onion & garlic powder, or seasonings of choice)
optional lemon and/or grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast for serving
Air Fryer Directions:
Preheat air fryer to 400ºF.
Toss broccoli with olive oil and seasoning so evenly coated.
Add 2 Tbsp of water to the bottom of the fryer (helps prevent burning) and place broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do in batches if needed.
Cook for 6 to 10 min (or until desired level of doneness), shaking halfway.
Oven Directions:
Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Toss broccoli with olive oil and seasoning so evenly coated.
Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 17 to 20 min (or until desired level of doneness), flipping halfway.
Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of Parmesan or nutritional yeast as desired. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days.
