Foil-Baked Broccoli with Parmesan
Foil-Baked Broccoli with Parmesan delivers tender-crisp florets with lightly caramelized edges, enriched by nutty Parmesan and a hint of olive oil. The foil pouch locks in moisture for a juicy bite while keeping the seasonings bright. Serve it as a quick weeknight side or alongside roasted meats and pasta when you want vegetables with rich, savory depth.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Foil-Baked Broccoli with Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil to lightly coat, then season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface. Put the broccoli in the center and fold the edges to seal the packet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Take the packet out of the oven and open the foil to uncover the broccoli. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- 5
Return the packet to the oven and bake until the floret tips begin to blacken and the stalks turn greenish-brown, about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 115.75 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 5.43 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 7.63 g 3%
- Total Fat 8.46 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.14 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 119.98 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.98 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 1.93 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 118.43 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 360.53 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 35.27 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 101.14 mg Good Source 112%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Foil Baked Broccoli with Parmesan is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 115.75 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Foil-Baked Broccoli with Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil, Sea Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Foil-Baked Broccoli with Parmesan?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 115.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Foil-Baked Broccoli with Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Foil-Baked Broccoli with Parmesan healthy?
- Foil-Baked Broccoli with Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 115.75 calories and 5.43 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 119.98 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.14 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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