Smashed Crispy Broccoli (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Florets chopped from 1 head of broccoli
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Grated parmesan cheese, 60 g
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Serve with a lemon wedge
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Your favorite dipping sauce
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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1 teaspoon of garlic powder
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Smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon
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Cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon
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Salt and black pepper as needed
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to heat at 370°F (190°C). Steam the broccoli florets for about 5-6 minutes, just until a fork pierces them easily.
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On a tray lined with parchment paper, arrange the steamed broccoli. Use a sturdy glass to flatten the florets to a thickness of roughly 1 cm.
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Combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the broccoli using a brush, and sprinkle lots of parmesan on top.
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Pop the tray in the oven for roughly 12-15 minutes until the parmesan turns golden and crispy.
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Pull the broccoli off the parchment and get it on plates. Add a lemon squeeze and pair it with your go-to dip.
# Notes:
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Give the parchment a light coat of oil spray so nothing sticks.
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Steaming the broccoli for too long can mess up the crispiness.
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Leave space between broccoli pieces to keep them from steaming and to make them crunchier.