Smashed Broccoli with Parmesan Crust by @maritoemoglie_incucina

≈ 40 min

4 servings

🥦

500 g

Broccoli

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🌶️

1 g

Paprika

🧀

30 g

Parmesan

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cut
    • broccoli florets

    Cut the broccoli into individual florets, discarding the tough stems.

  3. Boil
    • broccoli florets

    Boil the broccoli florets in water until just tender, about 5 minutes.

  4. Drain
    • broccoli florets

    Drain the broccoli thoroughly and arrange the florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. Combine
    • olive oil
    • salt

    Combine the olive oil, salt, and paprika in the small bowl.

  6. Press
    • broccoli florets

    Press each broccoli floret flat with the bottom of the glass, leaving space between portions.

  7. Brush
    • olive oil
    • salt

    Brush the olive oil mixture over every smashed floret.

  8. Sprinkle
    • Parmesan cheese
    • broccoli florets

    Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the seasoned broccoli.

  9. Bake
    • broccoli florets
    • Parmesan cheese

    Bake until the edges are crisp and the cheese forms a golden crust, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Smashed Broccoli with Parmesan Crust by @maritoemoglie_incucina

≈ 40 min

4 servings

🥦

500 g

Broccoli

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🌶️

1 g

Paprika

🧀

30 g

Parmesan

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/9

    Cut the broccoli into individual florets, discarding the tough stems.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/9

    Boil the broccoli florets in water until just tender, about 5 minutes.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🍲pot

  4. Step 4/9

    Drain the broccoli thoroughly and arrange the florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🧺colander
    🍳baking sheet

  5. Step 5/9

    Combine the olive oil, salt, and paprika in the small bowl.

    🫒olive oil
    🧂salt
    🌶️paprika
    🥣small bowl

  6. Step 6/9

    Press each broccoli floret flat with the bottom of the glass, leaving space between portions.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🥛glass
    🍳baking sheet

  7. Step 7/9

    Brush the olive oil mixture over every smashed floret.

    🫒olive oil
    🧂salt
    🌶️paprika
    🥦broccoli florets
    🖌️pastry brush
    🍳baking sheet

  8. Step 8/9

    Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the seasoned broccoli.

    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥦broccoli florets
    🍳baking sheet

  9. Step 9/9

    Bake until the edges are crisp and the cheese forms a golden crust, about 15 to 20 minutes.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🍳baking sheet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oils, Seasonings, Spices

Ingredients

Broccoli, Olive oil, Salt, Paprika, Parmesan

Notes

Broccoli (stems removed, florets separated), Olive oil (for the emulsion, amount not given), Salt (for the emulsion, amount not given), Paprika (for the emulsion, amount not given), Parmesan (amount not given)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Low-carb, Ketogenic

Calories

126 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated fat: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 151mg, Potassium: 306mg, Sodium: 236mg, Iron: 0.8mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 51mg, Vitamin K: 111mcg, Vitamin A: 66mcg, Folate: 47mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, pot, baking sheet, parchment paper, glass, small bowl, pastry brush, colander

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Appetizer

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@maritoemoglie_incucina

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Cheesy

Flavors

Savory, Nutty, Smoky, Salty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave above 32°C / 90°F), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat in the oven for best crispness), freezer : 2 months (Cool completely before freezing,Freeze in an airtight container)