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This oven-roasted broccoli makes a quick, healthy side dish that can be served with almost anything. The broccoli florets are seasoned and roasted until crispy and flavorful. The broccoli is finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese to make it extra delicious!
Do you love perfectly roasted, crispy broccoli as much as I do? Well, then you are going to love this broccoli recipe. Even if you are not a fan of this amazing healthy vegetable then this roasted broccoli recipe may convert you. It is that good!
The broccoli florets are seasoned generously and then quickly roasted in a hot oven. This easy method results in wonderfully delicious broccoli with crispy golden edges that are so good you will want to eat the entire pan. It makes an easy healthy side dish you can serve or prep for quick meals during the week!
Roasted or steamed broccoli can be a great addition to so many other dishes like quiche, pizza, or even a salad!
If you are short on time, then check out this air fryer broccoli that only takes 10 minutes!
Why you’ll love this roasted broccoli recipe
- It is a very simple recipe that only requires 4 ingredients
- You can make it in under 20 minutes.
- It is a broccoli recipe your kids will go crazy for!
- Likely the best healthy side dish anyone can make!
- It is nutritious, super tasty, and packed with so much flavor.
- The crispy outer layer with a perfectly tender center is everything!
Ingredients for Oven Roasted Broccoli
You only need simple ingredients to make this amazing, flavorful roasted broccoli. Here is what you’ll need:
- Broccoli – fresh broccoli florets are used in this recipe for the best results. You could use frozen broccoli but it will not become as crispy and flavorful.
- Olive oil – extra virgin olive oil is used to coat the broccoli which helps the seasoning stick to it and also allows the broccoli florets to get nice and crispy around the edges.
- Seasoning – I used garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper since I like to keep my seasoning pretty simple, but you can use any seasoning you prefer for roasted vegetables. See more suggestions below.
- Lemon and parmesan – these optional ingredients are used to finish the dish with a nice bright, salty element that is everything.
Optional Seasoning Suggestions
- Chili powder
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Cajun seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- Thyme
- Lemon
How to prepare broccoli for roasting
To prepare the broccoli for roasting, you want to make sure that it is nice and dry so that you can get a nice crispy outer layer when it bakes. To get it nice and dry, rinse it, then dry it and let it sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes on top of some clean paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
You also want to cut the broccoli into even-sized florets. If you cut them too big, then the broccoli may not get as crispy, plus it will take longer to cook it.
The pre-cut, packaged broccoli you can get at most grocery stores is the perfect size for roasting since it is already chopped and cleaned for you. It does cost slightly more, but it will save you time.
How to make oven-roasted broccoli
Here is a summary of the simple steps to make this amazing crispy roasted broccoli.
- Dry and cut the broccoli. As noted above, you want to make sure the broccoli is nice and dry and cut into small-medium size pieces or florets. This will ensure you get super crispy broccoli when you roast it. Then add it to a bowl.
- Season the broccoli. Pour on the oil and toss the broccoli florets in the oil to coat them, then add the spice blend and toss to coat well.
- Bake. Spread the broccoli florets onto a lined baking sheet in an even layer and bake it for 17-20 minutes at 450° F.
- Plate and serve. Plate the broccoli, season with salt, and a little lemon juice, and serve warm.
How easy is that? So simple and so incredibly delicious! A quick and easy side dish everyone will love! Now try not to eat it all!
Tips for making oven-roasted broccoli
- Cut the broccoli florets into even-sized pieces so they all cook evenly at the same time.
- Make sure your broccoli is dry before tossing it in the oil and seasoning to allow it to stick to the florets.
- Season the broccoli generously since it can be pretty bland.
- Preheat your oven so it is nice and hot when you roast the broccoli, which is what gets the edges super crispy.
Serving Suggestions
This oven roasted broccoli recipe is a great, easy side dish that can be paired with so many other recipes to make it a complete meal. Here are some of my faves.
- Pair it with some protein. Such as this Easy Veggie Chicken Pizza Bake or this Healthy Turkey Meatloaf.
- Pair it with more veggies. Such as this Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash or these Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes.
- Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Healthy Black Bean Burger
- Baked Eggplant Meatballs
Storage and Reheating Tips
Leftover broccoli can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat portions in the microwave or oven on a baking sheet at 375°F until crispy and warmed through.
More Healthy Side Dishes
- Easy Roasted Butternut Squash
- Easy Ranch Roasted Carrots
- Kale and Squash Quinoa Patties
- Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Did you make this recipe? If you did, then please leave a rating and comment below. I would love to hear how yours turned out!
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Easy Crispy Oven Roasted Broccoli
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This is the best oven roasted broccoli! With just a few simple ingredients you can make perfectly roasted, crispy broccoli that is so flavorful even the kids will eat it. It makes the easiest healthy side that you can serve with almost anything!
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli chopped into small-medium size florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- The juice of 1 lemon – optional for serving
- Grated parmesan cheese – optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450° F and spray a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Cut the broccoli into small-medium size florets and lay it out onto a paper towel or clean kitchen towel to get it nice and dry. About 10-15 minutes on the counter should do the trick. If it looks too wet then just pat it lightly with another paper towel to get it nice and dry.
- Add the broccoli florets to a mixing bowl, drizzle it with the olive oil and toss it lightly with your hands or tongs.
- In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning over the broccoli and toss it well to evenly coat it all in the seasoning.
- Spread the broccoli evenly onto the baking sheet and bake in the middle rack of the oven for 17-20 minutes, until the tops and stems of the broccoli are nice and golden brown.
- Remove, plate it up and sprinkle it with the lemon juice and a little bit more sea salt.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli. This is super important if you want crispy, crazy flavourful broccoli. Frozen, thawed broccoli will turn out more soggy and not as crispy as fresh broccoli.
- Cut the broccoli into medium-small pieces. The smaller you cut the broccoli the crispier it will get but don’t cut it too small. Small-medium size is good. See the photos in the post for an example of how I cut the broccoli.
- Use good quality olive oil or avocado oil. The oil not only helps the broccoli get crispy but it also helps the seasoning stick to the broccoli, which adds so much flavor to it.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat portions in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Healthy Side Dishes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
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