Roasted Broccoli

This healthy vegetable side dish is the perfect addition to any meal. Roasted broccoli takes minutes to prep and you just need a few ingredients for this delicious vegan side.

I just know you are going to love this delicious garlic roasted broccoli recipe! It’s quick enough to make to serve with an easy weeknight meal and tasty enough to be part of any holiday table.

This healthy vegetable side is vegan and naturally gluten-free and is a must for any broccoli fan. Roasting it creates a wonderful texture and enhanced flavor.

If you are a broccoli fan, be sure to try my Broccoli Salad and Roasted Broccoli with Bacon.

Ingredients

Broccoli: Cut into florets. If you can, buy organic.
Garlic: Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor:
Salt and pepper: For seasoning.
Extra virgin olive oil: To help crisp up the cauliflower as it roasts. It also helps to keep the broccoli nice and green.

How to roast broccoli

Preheat oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets and minced garlic with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Arrange florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast broccoli in oven for about 15 minutes, until broccoli is fork tender and lightly browned. Taste and adjust seasoning of necessary. Serve warm

Can you make it ahead of time?

If you are planning to serve this oven roasted broccoli as part of a bigger feast, you can make this dish ahead of time for ease. You can cut and season the broccoli the night before and keep it covered until you are ready to roast it.

You can also make the recipe the day before and reheat the broccoli in the oven at 450F for 5 minutes until heated through.

Can you use frozen broccoli?

I much prefer to use fresh broccoli for this recipe, but you can make it with frozen broccoli. There’s no need to defrost frozen broccoli first. Just season it as per the recipe and roast in the oven. Just add a minute or two to the cooking time.

What do you serve it with?

This delicious roasted veggie side works well with so many mains, from seafood to beef and chicken and veggie dishes. Try this oven baked broccoli recipe with:

TIPS FROM NELI’S KITCHEN

Recipe Notes and Tips

Cut the florets into similar sizes so that they cook evenly.
Don’t overcrowd the florets on the baking sheet. If you do they will steam and get soggy rather than roast.
The broccoli should be fork tender when you remove it from the oven.

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Roasted Broccoli

This healthy vegetable side dish is the perfect addition to any meal. Roasted broccoli takes minutes to prep and you just need a few ingredients for this delicious vegan side. Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1.5 lbs broccoli, cut into florets of even size
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
2-3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets and minced garlic with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Arrange florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes, until broccoli is fork tender and lightly browned. Taste and adjust seasoning of necessary. Serve warm

Notes

Cut the florets into similar sizes so that they cook evenly.
Don’t overcrowd the florets on the baking sheet. If you do they will steam and get soggy rather than roast.
The broccoli should be fork tender when you remove it from the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 123 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 638 mg
Potassium: 538 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 3 g
Vitamin A: 1060 IU
Vitamin C: 152 mg
Calcium: 83 mg
Iron: 1 mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary with ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. For accuracy, use your preferred nutrition calculator.