Roasting Broccoli in the oven is one of the very best ways to prepare it! It only takes 3 ingredients and about 15 minutes to roast to perfection. The broccoli becomes tender and the edges of the florets get nice and caramelized (flavor!!). It is a great side dish that goes with just about every protein.
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- Ingredients for Broccoli (Oven Roasted)
- The Most Important Thing!!
- Best Tips for Cutting Broccoli
- Easier Clean Up
- How To Make Roasted Broccoli
- What to Serve with Roasted Broccoli
- More Broccoli Recipes for Broccoli Lovers
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Ingredients for Broccoli (Oven Roasted)
Only three simple ingredients to make perfect Oven Roasted Broccoli; fresh broccoli, a neutral oil like olive oil or canola, and kosher salt.
The Most Important Thing!!
Above all things… make sure that you have a baking sheet large enough to fit all your broccoli without overcrowding. Always err on the side of too much room instead of crowding the pan.
If the pan is stuffed with veggies too close together they will steam instead of roast. You will still end up with a cooked veggie but they will be a little soggy and won’t have any of that delicious caramelization.
Best Tips for Cutting Broccoli
Instead of cutting through the top of the florets, which can make a huge mess, turn the head of broccoli upside down. Cut through the stem of the broccoli to separate into florets.
Easier Clean Up
To make less dishes when making Roasted Broccoli I do most of my prep on the baking sheet; cutting, oiling and tossing. No need to use a cutting board and bowl!
Also, when you are roasting anything in the oven it is a great tip to line your baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. It makes for much quicker clean up.
How To Make Roasted Broccoli
Step 1
Wash the broccoli. Then remove the thick stem portion.
You can actually peel it and cut it up into chunks to roast with the florets, or you can discard it.
Step 2
Turn the broccoli stem side up and cut into the stem making smaller florets.
Step 3
Pull the florets apart, which will create less mess than cutting through the florets.
Step 4
Place on a rimmed baking sheet and toss to coat with oil and kosher salt.
Step 5
Spread the broccoli florets across the pan so they roast instead of steam.
Roast at 425ยฐF for 15-20 minutes.
What to Serve with Roasted Broccoli
This roasted broccoli recipe is great for just about any dinner from the grill to Italian. Here are some of my faves to pair with broccoli:
- Roasted Chicken
- Buttermilk Grilled Chicken
- BBQ Beef Sandwiches
- Next Level Swedish Meatballs
- Pork Tenderloin
- 15 minute Parmesan Tilapia
- Salmon
More Broccoli Recipes for Broccoli Lovers
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Roasted Broccoli in the Oven
Equipment
- parchment or foil optional
Ingredients
- 2-3 heads fresh broccoli - cut into florets
- 2-3 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
- kosher salt - to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ยฐ.
- Wash and cut the broccoli into smaller bite sized florets.Cutting through the stem side of the broccoli, instead of through the florets makes for less mess!2-3 heads fresh broccoli
- Place the florets on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle on the kosher salt.2-3 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil, kosher salt
- With clean hands or a spatula toss the broccoli to coat with the oil. Then spread the broccoli out so there is space between the florets. This ensures the broccoli roasts, and doesn't steam!
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes. (I usually land around 16-17 minutes)Optionally toss the broccoli half way through cooking.
- Serve as a great side dish!
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