Do you have any favorite broccoli recipes? I love it in just about anything – broccoli salad, frittatas, pasta, etc. – but my favorite way to eat broccoli might be the simplest: roasted!
Roasted broccoli is so easy to make, and the florets come out of the oven deliciously golden brown, crisp, and tender. I have a hard time not eating them all straight off the sheet pan, but they’re also a fantastic addition to all sorts of recipes and a yummy side dish on their own.
If you love roasted broccoli as much as I do, read on to find my foolproof method for how to roast it, along with a slew of serving suggestions to make it flavorful, filling, and absolutely irresistible. Happy roasting!
How to Roast Broccoli
Making perfect roasted broccoli couldn’t be easier! Here’s what you need to do:
- First, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- While the oven warms up, break a head of broccoli into evenly sized florets. Spread them on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer them to the hot oven and bake for 15 to 22 minutes, until the florets are browned and crisp around the edges.
That’s it! You can also roast lemon halves along with the broccoli. Right when they come out of the oven, squeeze the roasted lemon juice over the florets. Then, finish them with a big sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve warm, and enjoy!
Easy Roasted Broccoli Recipe Tips
- Wash AND dry your veggies. After you wash your head of broccoli, make sure to dry it off before you toss it with the oil. A little moisture is ok, but if it’s too wet when it goes in the oven, it won’t get brown and crisp.
- Don’t be afraid of the salt. No one loves bland broccoli, so salt yours generously. I sprinkle mine with sea salt before roasting and then add more, to taste, after it comes out of the oven.
- Cut your florets to a similar size. Similar-sized pieces will cook at a similar rate, so make sure your florets are all about the same size. You don’t want little ones to burn before larger ones become tender!
- Don’t let things get too crowded! If the florets are too close together on the sheet pan, they will steam in the oven, and they won’t get brown and crisp. Make sure to spread your florets in an even layer with a little space between each one.
- Don’t toss the stalk! Chop it and roast it right along with the florets, save it to make soup, or pulse it into broccoli rice. Waste not, want not!
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon and Garlic- Martha Stewart
FAQ
How to roast broccoli Jamie Oliver?
How do you stop broccoli from burning when roasting?
Is it better to roast or steam broccoli?
How long does roasted Broccoli take to cook?
New York Times Cooking has a great recipe for garlicky roasted broccoli… basically you take it out with about 5 minutes cooking time to go, toss it with thinly sliced garlic and some more olive oil, and then pop it back in for 5 minutes or so.
What is the healthiest way to cook broccoli?
Steaming is the best way to cook broccoli, and the one that keeps most of the vitamins and minerals present in it.
How do you cook roasted Broccoli in a slow cooker?
Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart. Place the broccoli, pepper, oil and salt and pepper in the slow cooker. And toss with your clean hands to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2-½ hours, stirring every hour or so, until done to your liking. Makes 4 cups of slow cooker roasted broccoli, or 8 ½-cup servings.
How do you eat roasted Broccoli?
Try topping roasted broccoli with crumbled blue cheese, toasted chopped walnuts, and orange zest. OOOMMMGGGGG! Just ate the whole pan of broccoli!! Soft inside, crispy on outside. Used 1/2 melted butter and olive oil. Sprinkled with black garlic salt. DIdn’t have to toss, it was perfect all way around in 16-18 min.