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Garlic Parmesan Sheet Pan Broccoli

Serves: 2–4 | Serving: ~1 cup roasted | Cook: Oven

Gout-Friendly ★★★★★ — Broccoli is zero-purine and supports uric acid flushing. Parmesan at this quantity adds negligible purine load. Fatty Liver-Friendly ★★★★☆ — High fiber, olive oil, minimal parmesan keeps saturated fat low.

Nutrition per serving — ~1 cup

~130–160 Calories | ~6g Protein | ~10g Carbs | ~9g Fat | ~3g Fiber | ~200mg Sodium | ~2g Sugar

Ingredients

• 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (or 12 oz bag florets)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 2–3 tbsp shredded parmesan (finish only)
• Optional: squeeze of lemon right before serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Line a sheet pan with foil. Spread florets in a single layer — don’t crowd. Use two pans if needed; crowding steams instead of roasts.
3. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle all spices over the top. Toss directly on the pan.
4. Roast at 425°F for 20–22 minutes, flipping once at the 12-minute mark.
5. Pull when edges are dark brown and slightly crispy — that’s the target.
6. Add parmesan in the last 2 minutes of roasting, or toss on right after pulling from the oven.
7. Finish with a squeeze of lemon if using.

Meal Prep Notes

• Store up to 4 days in the fridge.
• Reheat in Ninja Crispi at 375°F for 5–6 minutes for best texture.
• Pairs with chicken (especially garlic herb), shrimp, or eggs.
• Skip parmesan entirely to get a clean ★★★★★ fatty liver rating.

Timing Note — Pairing with Crispy Garlic Herb Chicken Breasts

Start broccoli 3–4 minutes before you flip the chicken. Chicken goes in the Ninja Crispi at 375°F while broccoli roasts in the oven at 425°F — they finish within a few minutes of each other.