Roasted Broccoli Lemon Herb Yogurt (Printable)

Golden roasted broccoli finished with a creamy, tangy lemon herb yogurt sauce for a bright Mediterranean-inspired side dish.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Lemon Herb Yogurt Drizzle

05 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 18–20 minutes, flipping once halfway, until edges are golden and broccoli is tender-crisp.
05 - While the broccoli roasts, in a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, parsley, dill, garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
06 - Transfer the roasted broccoli to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the lemon herb yogurt sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs or lemon zest if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Transforms ordinary broccoli into something people actually get excited about eating
  • The yogurt drizzle comes together in literally two minutes and makes everything taste fancy
  • Reheats beautifully for meal prep without getting sad or soggy
02 -
  • Crowded baking sheets steam instead of roast, so work in batches if your sheet is small
  • The yogurt sauce can be made up to three days ahead and actually tastes better after the flavors meld
  • Don't skip the lemon zest, it provides this aromatic brightness that juice alone can't deliver
03 -
  • Don't be afraid of some char, those deeply browned edges are where all the flavor lives
  • Room temperature yogurt sauce adheres better to hot broccoli than cold sauce straight from the fridge

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