Broccoli Thanksgiving Recipe with Black Garlic: Roasted, Bright and Umami Rich
This Broccoli Thanksgiving recipe with Black Garlic is a fast, flavor-packed side dish that fits perfectly beside turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. Roasting broccoli gives it crisp edges, and tossing it with zesty lemon and I Love Black Garlic Purée adds a sweet, savory umami finish.
Yield 4 servings • Time 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (5–6 cups)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp I Love Black Garlic Purée (or 3–4 peeled cloves, mashed)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
- Optional toppings: shaved parmesan or toasted almonds
Instructions
- Preheat Set oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Season broccoli Toss broccoli with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Roast Spread out and roast 18–20 minutes, stirring once, until edges are browned.
- Mix black garlic finish Stir together black garlic purée, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Toss to coat Add roasted broccoli to a bowl and toss with the black garlic mixture.
- Serve Add parmesan or almonds if desired. Serve warm as a Thanksgiving side.
Tips and Variations
- Use the stems: Peel and slice broccoli stems and roast with florets.
- Sweeter glaze: Add 1 tsp honey to the black garlic mixture.
- More umami: Drizzle with a little Black Garlic Oil before serving.
- Broccolini swap: Works great — roast 12–15 minutes instead.
More Black Garlic Thanksgiving Recipes
Pair with Black Garlic Turkey, Sausage Stuffing with Black Garlic, or Pull Apart Garlic Bread with Black Garlic for a full black garlic holiday menu.
Make It With The Best Black Garlic
Use I Love Black Garlic Purée for smooth texture and rich umami that blends easily into roasted vegetables and side dishes.
