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    Home » Recipes » Vegetables

    Simple Oven Roasted Broccoli

    Published: Dec 10, 2020 · Modified: Dec 24, 2022 by Felice Kaufman ·

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    Roasted Broccoli on sheet pan

    If you're looking for a way to get your daily dose of vegetables, look no further than this simple Oven Roasted Broccoli recipe. Broccoli is loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and roasting it brings out its natural flavor. Toss the broccoli in your salads, serve it as a side dish, or eat it straight up. 

    roasting broccoli on a sheet pan

    Table of contents

    • How To Buy Broccoli
    • What You Need to Roast Broccoli
    • How to Make Roasted Broccoli
    • Top Tips for Perfectly Roasted Broccoli
    • Nutritional Benefits of Broccoli
    • More Roasted Vegetable Recipes

    How To Buy Broccoli

    When choosing broccoli, look for firm stalks with tight dark green florets. Flowering and yellowing broccoli is not fresh. The cut end of the stalk should be moist and not show signs of decay.

    Raw Broccoli

    Supermarket broccoli is sometimes tricky. The item is usually rubber banded together and sometimes placed in a plastic bag. If the florets look like they're falling off the stalks, or yellowling, the vegetable is old. Look for something else.

    Store broccoli in the refrigerator in a loose plastic bag for 3-5 days. When it gets old, the whole crown starts to yellow.

    What You Need to Roast Broccoli

    broccoli, oil, salt, pepper for roasting broccoli
    • Fresh broccoli
    • Olive oil or avocado oil
    • Salt
    • Black pepper

    How to Make Roasted Broccoli

    chopping broccoli on cutting board
    broccoli in bowl with olive oil and tongs
    • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Trim broccoli and slice each floret in half lengthwise so you have a large flat area.
    • In a large mixing bowl, toss broccoli with oil, salt, and pepper.
    • Spread broccoli in a single layer on the baking sheet.
    • Roast 20 minutes or and pull the pan from the oven. There is no need to flip the pieces while they roast.
    • Serve hot.
    roasted broccoli on sheet pan

    Top Tips for Perfectly Roasted Broccoli

    • Use fresh broccoli.
    • Wash the broccoli and dry it well before mixing with oil.
    • Cut the broccoli into even sized pieces so they all roast at the same rate.
    • You can slice the stems into "coins" and roast them too. They taste great.
    • Do not crowd the sheet pan.
    • When you crowd the pan, the broccoli (or any other vegetable) will steam and not get crispy.
    • To double the recipe, use two sheet pans and rotate the pans in the oven after 10 minutes. You might need another 5 minutes in the oven.
    roasted broccoli with salt and pepper on sheet pan

    Nutritional Benefits of Broccoli

    Steamed, boiled, or roasted broccoli has anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties, making it an excellent dish. It is a cruciferous vegetable and a significant source of fiber, vitamins A, C, K, and folate.

    According to Dr. Josh Axe, moderate consumption of broccoli can lead to healthier teeth and gums, better eye health, lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

    More Roasted Vegetable Recipes

    As you can see, roasted broccoli is really easy to make. Using the same method, you can roast cauliflower, asparagus, carrots, and kale to perfection. They're all easy to make, and to me, taste much better than boiling or steaming them.

    • Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic
    • Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
    • Roasted Asparagus
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • Oven Roasted Bell Peppers
    • Kale Chips with Parmesan
    Is roasted broccoli healthy?

    Any way you prepare it, broccoli has anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties, making it an excellent choice. It is a cruciferous vegetable and a significant source of fiber, vitamins A, C, K, and folate.

    According to Dr. Josh Axe, moderate consumption of broccoli can lead to healthier teeth and gums, better eye health, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, to name a few.

    What meat goes well with roasted broccoli?

    Butter and cheese are great toppers for roasted broccoli. Chicken, beef, fish, pork, duck, eggs, pasta, rice, and would all be great too!

    What diet does roasted broccoli fall into?

    This roasted broccoli recipe is paleo, whole30, gluten-free, keto, low carb, vegan, vegetarian, and a whole lot more.

    Is roasted broccoli good for weight loss?

    Yes, it is! Broccoli is low in calories and low sodium. A cup of roasted broccoli has only 7 net carbs and it is a great source of fiber, which is ideal for a keto diet.

    roasted broccoli with salt and pepper on sheet pan
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    Simple Oven Roasted Broccoli

    Follow these simple steps to roast broccoli perfectly every time! Roasted broccoli is a tasty and healthy side dish. Your family (even your pickiest eaters) will love it!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Vegetables
    Cuisine: American
    Diet Type: Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 151.3kcal
    Author: Felice Kaufman

    Ingredients

    • 1 1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli, 2-3 heads
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil, coconut oil, or ghee
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Trim broccoli and slice each floret in half lengthwise.
    • In a large mixing bowl, toss broccoli with oil, salt, and pepper.
    • Spread broccoli in a single layer on the baking sheet.
    • Roast 20 minutes or until the edges are crispy. There is no need to flip the pieces while they roast.
    • Serve hot.

    Notes

    Top Tips for Perfectly Roasted Broccoli
    • Use fresh broccoli.
    • Wash the broccoli and dry it well before mixing with oil.
    • Cut the broccoli into even sized pieces so they all roast at the same rate.
    • You can slice the stems into "coins" and roast them too. They taste great.
    • Do not crowd the sheet pan.
    • When you crowd the pan, the broccoli (or any other vegetable) will steam and not get crispy.
    • To double the recipe, use two sheet pans and rotate the pans in the oven after 10 minutes. You might need another 5 minutes in the oven.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 151.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.5g | Protein: 4.8g | Total Fat: 11.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 56.4mg | Potassium: 540.9mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 2.9g

    More Vegetable Recipes

    • 17 Best Healthy Cauliflower Rice Recipes
    • Roasted Broccoli and Carrots
    • Roasted Asparagus (Paleo, Keto)
    • Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots

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