Smashed Broccoli

Lunch Savory Vegetarian Gratin

Broccoli florets are crushed and baked with cheese. This recipe creates crispy florets.

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Preparation time 35 min (20 min cooking/baking)

Inspired by gaumenfreundin.de (15.07.2026)

Ingredients

2Servings
  • 1 head head of broccoli (140 kcal)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (243 kcal)
  • 1 clove garlic clove, chopped (5 kcal)
  • salt and pepper
  • 40 g grated Parmesan (or Montello as a vegetarian option) (160 kcal)

Preparation steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C top and bottom heat.
  2. Cut the broccoli into florets. Boil the florets in salted water for 3-5 minutes until tender but still firm to the bite.
    • 1 head head of broccoli (140 kcal)
    • salt and pepper
  3. Place the florets on a baking tray lined with baking paper and crush them with the back of a glass.
    • 1 head head of broccoli (140 kcal)
  4. Mix the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, then brush the broccoli with the mixture. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
    • 2 tbsp olive oil (243 kcal)
    • 1 clove garlic clove, chopped (5 kcal)
    • salt and pepper
    • 40 g grated Parmesan (or Montello as a vegetarian option) (160 kcal)

Notes

The number of servings was not specified in the source.