Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Published Aug. 27, 2024
- Total Time
- 40 minutes
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 35 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1pound broccoli florets (or use 1 1-pound head broccoli, cut into florets)
- 4slices bacon, cut into bite-size pieces
- 6garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 2shallots, diced
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and freshly ground black pepper
- 2tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar, preferably aged (optional)
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
242 calories; 18 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 446 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Arrange an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2
On the baking sheet or in a large bowl, mix together broccoli, bacon, garlic, olive oil, shallots, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Spread the broccoli and bacon in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Step 3
Bake until broccoli is browned and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating the baking sheet and stirring the broccoli halfway through. Transfer to a serving tray leaving behind any remaining oil. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if using.
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Comments
Does this recipe call for cooked bacon broken into bite size pieces? Or do you dice the bacon and cook it along with the broccoli?
Great dish. Cooked it longer to get everything crispier. Made some pasta with a lil butter and parm and then mixed in the broccoli, bacon and garlic. Everybody loved it.
This is essentially what I do with Brussels Sprouts. Shower with freshly shredded parmesan at the very end. Fanatastic!
This was a hit at a get-together. I would double the broccoli, though, as it cooks down a lot.
As someone who loves salty, strong-tasting foods—1 tsp of salt is too much!! I used a scant 1 tsp and it was still too salty. The bacon already adds a lot of saltiness, so 1/2 tsp is enough. Otherwise: great, easy side dish! Everything crisps up really nicely, especially the caramelized garlic cloves. Easiest way to consume a whole pound of broccoli in one sitting :)
Nice idea, Ethan, to ad pasta to the dish ! I personaly used guanciale, instead of bacon. I cooked it as a main dish, using the récipé for four people, when we were just two. But next time, I will ad pasta :-) Enjoy !