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    Oven Roasted Broccoli

    Published: Sep 15, 2022 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    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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    1 Ingredients
    2 The Most Important Thing!!
    3 Best Tips for Cutting Broccoli
    4 Easier Clean Up
    5 A Great Side Dish For…
    6 More Broccoli Recipes for Broccoli Lovers
    7 Did you make this recipe?!
    8 Oven Roasted Broccoli

    Ingredients

    Only three simple ingredients to make perfect Oven Roasted Broccoli; fresh broccoli, a neutral oil like olive oil or canola, and kosher salt.

    ingredients to make roasted broccoli

    The Most Important Thing!!

    Above all things… make sure that you have a baking sheet large enough to fit all your broccoli without overcrowding.

    a rimmed baking sheet with broccoli

    When you are roasting ANY veggie (asparagus, carrots or fennel) it is important not to overcrowd the sheet 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.

    Always err on the side of too much room instead of crowding the pan.

    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.

    Then you can cut the florets into smaller bite sized pieces or pull apart ones with multiple stems.

    See photos for reference:

    showing how to cut broccoli from the stem
    Cutting broccoli from the bottom
    showing how to cut broccoli into florets
    Cutting smaller florets
    showing how to pull broccoli florets into individual pieces
    Pulling a multi-stem broccoli apart

    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.

    A Great Side Dish For…

    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

    • Broccoli Bacon Salad
    • Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, & Rice
    • Lemon Penne with Oven Roasted Broccoli
    • Easy Beef Ramen Noodles

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    Oven Roasted Broccoli

    An easy recipe for making Oven Roasted Broccoli as a side dish to pair with just about any dinner from chicken to beef and pork to seafood!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Equipment

    • Large rimmed baking sheet
    • 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
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425°.
    • Wash and cut the broccoli into smaller bite sized florets.
    • Place the florets on the rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle on the kosher salt.
    • With clean hands or a spatula toss the broccoli to coat with the oil.
    • 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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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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