Low Fat Garlic and Lemon Roasted Broccolini

Brighten up your table with this Low Fat Garlic and Lemon Roasted Broccolini—a vibrant, healthy side dish that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. Tender broccolini is roasted to perfection with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes, creating a dish that’s low in fat but big on taste. With just a drizzle of olive oil, a touch of seasoning, and minimal prep, this recipe is a fuss-free way to elevate your weeknight dinners or accompany your favorite proteins. Garnished with a final squeeze of fresh lemon juice, this roasted broccolini makes a zesty companion to grains or stands out as a standalone light dish. Perfectly simple, deliciously nutritious, and irresistibly flavorful—this vegan and gluten-free recipe has it all!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams broccolini
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 large lemon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Trim about an inch off the ends of the broccolini stalks to remove any tough parts.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Zest the lemon using a fine grater, being careful only to remove the yellow part, not the bitter white pith.

Step 5

Take the zested lemon and cut it in half. Juice one half, reserve the other half for later.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccolini, sliced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Step 7

Toss everything together until the broccolini is well coated.

Step 8

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking, then distribute the broccolini mixture evenly on the sheet.

Step 9

Roast in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the broccolini is tender and just beginning to char on the edges.

Step 10

Remove from oven, squeeze the reserved half of lemon over the roasted broccolini for an extra burst of fresh flavor.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a side dish or over a bed of grains for a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(556.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	362.0

Total Fat 14.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1343.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.4g
Protein 18.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 274.2mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 187.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.8%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 47.3%