Tasty Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli Recipe
This Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli recipe is a simple and flavorful dish featuring tender, golden-brown potatoes and crisp-tender broccoli. The vegetables are tossed in olive oil, seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, then roasted to perfection. It's an easy, healthy side dish that's both nutritious and delicious, perfect for pairing with any main course.
Ingredients
- 1 pound red or Yukon Gold potatoes cubed
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2-4 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest optional
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and cut the red or Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss the potatoes: In a bowl, toss the potato cubes with 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Prepare the broccoli: While the potatoes are roasting, toss the broccoli florets with the remaining olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the broccoli: After the potatoes have roasted for 25 minutes, add the broccoli to the baking sheet.
- Continue roasting: Roast the potatoes and broccoli together for another 15 minutes, checking for doneness.
- The potatoes should be golden brown and crispy.
- The broccoli should be tender with slight charring.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with optional lemon zest and grated Parmesan cheese.