Roasted broccoli is crispy, flavorful and works as a side dish with just about any main entree. Even veggie haters will enjoy this healthy roasted broccoli recipe.
If you’re still steaming broccoli, you’re totally missing out. Roasted broccoli is where it’s at!
I love all roasted veggies because magic happens when veggies go in the oven. The natural flavors and sweetness in the vegetables caramelize and become more prevalent, the veggies get crispy and they come out tasting so delicious.
So without further ado, let me introduce you to one of the best ways to eat broccoli.
Broccoli 101
Besides being a delicious green vegetable, broccoli is really healthy! It’s rich in vitamin C, K and A, folate, calcium, iron and potassium. It also has a good amount of protein (for a vegetable) and is low in calories and high in fiber! Added bonus: it can be eaten raw or cooked.
What You Need For Roasted Broccoli
The ingredients needed for roasted broccoli are very minimal. Here’s what I recommend:
broccoli – fresh broccoli, washed, dried and chopped
olive or avocado oil – I’ve switched to avocado oil for roasting vegetables because it has a higher smoke point
sea salt
ground pepper
cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper – this is totally optional but I love a little spice
chopped or minced garlic – another optional add-in if you want more flavor
How to Make Perfect Roasted Broccoli
Prep broccoli: Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks. Leave about an inch or two of stalk attached to the florets. Don’t toss the stems! Here are some suggestions for how to use broccoli stems.
Season: Coat the broccoli with oil in a large bowl or right on the baking sheet. Use you hands to make sure the oil is evenly distributed. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper and toss to combine. Add garlic and cayenne pepper, if using.
Bake: Put the broccoli on a baking sheet and bake at 425ºF for about 25-30 minutes. Make sure to put the broccoli in a single layer and don’t overcrowd it. If the florets are too close to one another the broccoli will steam and get mushy instead of crisp.
Enjoy: The broccoli is done when the tops of the broccoli are starting to brown a bit. I personally like my roasted broccoli even more brown then it looks in these photos, but I didn’t want to scare you away with charred broccoli.
Can You Roast Frozen Broccoli?
I often get asked if it’s okay to roast frozen broccoli and the answer is yes! Fresh broccoli is the best, but frozen broccoli roasts up quite nicely and there’s no need to thaw it! The roasting method is almost exactly the same, but here’s my full recipe for roasted frozen broccoli.
What to Serve With Roasted Broccoli
Honestly, this roasted broccoli can be paired with just about any protein option – beans, tofu, fish, eggs… the possibilities are endless! Here are some ideas:
If you make this roasted broccoli be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how it turned out. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other readers!
Make broccoli taste delish with this simple roasted broccoli recipe. It’s quick, easy and packed with nutrients and flavor.
Ingredients
1 large crown or 2 small crowns of broccoli, washed and trimmed
1 Tablespoon olive or avocado oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 Tablespoon chopped garlic (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
Prep broccoli: Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks, leaving an inch or two of stalk attached to the florets. Save the stalks for another use. See ideas here.
Add oil: Coat broccoli florets with the oil in a large bowl or right on the baking sheet. You can use your hands to make sure the broccoli is well coated.
Adding seasonings: Sprinkle on the salt, pepper, garlic and cayenne pepper (if using) and toss to coat.
Roast: Put the broccoli on a rimmed baking sheet and place in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until broccoli is cooked and the tops of the broccoli are a little brown.
Serve: Serve immediately.
Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I don’t recommend freezing roasted broccoli.
I love roasted vegetables, especially broccoli and asparagus. It’s one of my favorite ways to prepare veggies 🙂 I need to figure out how to roast small veggies on the grill this summer since my oven makes our kitchen really hot!
Hey! I just came across your blog this week and I am ADDICTED! I just started with January and and here I am in mid March already! Just wanted to let you know that my husband and I make this all the time & it is SUPER easy if done on the bbq. It cuts the time into a fraction as its usually 10 min to perfection!
just an fyi 🙂
I had a bunch of broccoli that I needed to use and was wondering what to do with it when I saw this recipe. It was my first time roasting veggies. The broccoli came out a little dry, so I’m thinking next time I should use a bit more oil and not cook it quite as long. It was still really tasty though. I’ll definitely be trying it again. Thanks for the recipe.
Roasted broccoli (alongside parsnips, brussels sprouts, sweet potato and asparagus) are my favorite! I make an entire baking sheet of veggies for dinner when I’m feeling lazy/need to get some greens!
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I made this tonight, and I’m shocked to say it was AMAZING! I didn’t know that broccoli could be amazing. Thanks for the recipe!!!
Hooray. Roasting truly makes all veggies infinitely better!
This recipe might be my new favorite side dish! So easy and super delicious!!!
Yay! So glad that you like it, Susan.
I love roasted vegetables too. It is so delicious. Thank for sharing.. I’m going to try it now
I love roasted vegetables, especially broccoli and asparagus. It’s one of my favorite ways to prepare veggies 🙂 I need to figure out how to roast small veggies on the grill this summer since my oven makes our kitchen really hot!
yumm!!! brocoli is one of my favorite things ever
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I am addicted already! I dip it in hummus or mix with chunks of avocado.
Yum! I love broccoli with cheese!
agreed!! roasted veggies are the best and this is only how i like broccoli generally.
Roasted broccoli is like my addiction! So good with garlic!
The joy of roasted veggies! But I’ve gotta say, my favorite way to eat broccoli is cooked and then eaten cold the next day from the fridge!
I have a whole bunch of boccoli that needs to be cooked ASAP. Thanks for the recipe!
Hey! I just came across your blog this week and I am ADDICTED! I just started with January and and here I am in mid March already! Just wanted to let you know that my husband and I make this all the time & it is SUPER easy if done on the bbq. It cuts the time into a fraction as its usually 10 min to perfection!
just an fyi 🙂
I had a bunch of broccoli that I needed to use and was wondering what to do with it when I saw this recipe. It was my first time roasting veggies. The broccoli came out a little dry, so I’m thinking next time I should use a bit more oil and not cook it quite as long. It was still really tasty though. I’ll definitely be trying it again. Thanks for the recipe.
I’ve never roasted broc; we usually steam it. But I love, love roasted cauliflower, squash or Brussels sprouts. Yum.
Thanks for the recipe, I made it yesterday afternoon with crushed red pepper instead of cayenne and did a little cheese on half and it was so good!!
I love high fiber side dishes; especially when they’re so easy to whip to together! This looks great!
Roasted broccoli (alongside parsnips, brussels sprouts, sweet potato and asparagus) are my favorite! I make an entire baking sheet of veggies for dinner when I’m feeling lazy/need to get some greens!
I tried this roasted broccoli reciep last night, but I think I roasted them too much -.-‘ I’ll try again soon 😀
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Oh no! Hopefully it doesn’t overcook next time.
I am definitely trying this one. I know I will love it
mmm love broccoli, just enjoyed a bunch tonight
I just made this for lunch! It was great, even my grandmother loved it!! Thanks for sharing Brittany 🙂
Hope you have a wonderful day
This sounds like my kind of dish lol Definitely going to be giving this one a try 🙂
Broccoli is one of my favorites to roast–I love when the flower gets crispy but soft altogether!
Roasting is my favorite way to enjoy veggies, it really keeps the flavor.
Yum! I had something similar yesterday! Just not roasted. Will have to try this! 🙂