Baking broccoli at 400°F takes 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of the florets. Factors such as oven calibration, the thickness of the broccoli pieces, and whether it's spread in a single layer can affect cooking time.
How Long to Roast Broccoli at 400°F
Roasting broccoli at 400°F makes it tender with crispy edges. This brings out its natural flavor. A little olive oil and some salt help make it taste great.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli, 2-3 heads
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, or avocado oil, ghee, or coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ 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 the broccoli in a single layer on the baking sheet, with the cut sides facing down.
- 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 pan.
- When you crowd the pan, the broccoli (or any other vegetable) will steam instead of getting 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: 150.7kcalCarbohydrates: 11.3gProtein: 4.8gTotal Fat: 11.1gSaturated Fat: 1.6gSodium: 347mgPotassium: 537.7mgFiber: 4.4gSugar: 2.9g
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