Charred broccoli is the best broccoli! This Charred Keto Broccoli with Parmesan will please even the broccoli haters in your family!
This Charred Keto Broccoli with Parmesan is such a great keto-friendly side dish! When I was a little kid I had no problem eating my vegetables, as long as those vegetables were broccoli, and as long as that broccoli was smothered, or to use the terminology of waffle house, covered, with cheese.
Well, this recipe is sorta like the big brother of the steamed broccoli with cheddar sauce you can buy in the frozen section. The char adds a smokiness to the broccoli, and it tastes so good it won’t be easy to go back to the steamed version. You can easily change this side dish up by sprinkling a different type of cheese over top to pair best with whatever meal you’re serving it with.
I already mentioned my love of broccoli as a child, but I also have always had a soft spot for burnt foods, weird I know. Growing up I would burn the microwave popcorn on purpose, and even now I cook bacon until it’s extra crispy, so this recipe is obviously one of my personal favorite side dishes.
Not only is this dish super delicious, but it’s also super nutritious. Broccoli is extraordinarily nutrient-dense.
Check out more of broccoli’s multitude of health benefits and other fun links below:
- Dr. Axe – Broccoli Nutrition
- Mental Floss – Broccoli Coffee is Here
- Diet and I – The Broccoli Diet
Let’s chat about how to make the best Keto broccoli!
How to make Charred Keto Broccoli with Parmesan
Just two simple steps!
- Preheat oven to 475°. Cut the broccoli into small florets* and add the broccoli to the cast iron skillet along with the avocado oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine then transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes, toss then bake another 5-10 just until the broccoli starts to char. Top with parmesan and serve.
You can also take the easy route here and purchase broccoli florets instead of an entire head of broccoli to save you time chopping.
We don’t recommend using frozen broccoli for this recipe as it has too much water and will not get as crispy as fresh broccoli will.
Is Broccoli Keto? How many carbs are in broccoli?
Yes, broccoli is Keto! Broccoli contains 5 grams of total carbs and 2 grams of fiber so it comes to 3 grams of net carbs per 100-gram serving.
Can I use a different cheese other than parmesan cheese?
You can! Cheddar cheese is delicious. You could also do a loaded style keto broccoli with sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives. YUM!
You could also make a clean low-carb cheese sauce using cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
Why do broccoli and cheese taste so good together?!
Can I serve this dairy-free?
Yes! You can completely leave out the cheese. Maybe add in some additional spiced with garlic powder or minced garlic for a bit more flavor.
Looking for more Keto side dishes? Check these out!
Charred Keto Broccoli with Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli cut into florets
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons shaved parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°. Cut the broccoli into small florets and add the broccoli to the cast iron skillet along with the avocado oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine then transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes, toss then bake another 5-10 just until the broccoli starts to char. Top with parmesan and serve.
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