Make my Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe – this easy side dish is the best way to eat vegetables. Broccoli is so much better roasted with a little heat from the red pepper flakes – this will become a favorite!
I could eat broccoli every single day and not get tired of it – raw, boiled, air fried or roasted – I love it every single way you can make it! If you’ve never tried making oven roasted broccoli you must – it’s a game changer. Roasting vegetables is a game changer and will make everyone like them – I make this at least once a week!
Roasting vegetables like broccoli makes the edges a little crisp with that grilled smokey taste – they’re a little crunchy and soft on the edges. No matter how you season it, oven-roasted broccoli is the best way to cook it!
Ingredient Notes
- Broccoli – depending on how it’s sold (stalks vs crowns) you’ll need about 1 bunch or 2-3 crowns. I prefer to buy it that way and cut it into bite-sized pieces myself – it’s cheaper and doesn’t smell like the bagged stuff does.
- Spices – my secret spice is a little pinch of red pepper flakes. It’s all about spice to make even the pickiest of eaters to like their greens. Other than that I use some sea salt or kosher salt, ground black pepper, onion and garlic.
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How to make Easy Oven Roasted Broccoli
- It’s important to bake the broccoli on a high temperature so it gets nice and toasted.
- A little olive oil is important so the spices stick to the florets.
- It’s best to use a plain cookie sheet, but I also sometimes cover my baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftover broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze it in a freezer bag. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer to crisp them back up!
Variations & Tips
- Feel free to use frozen broccoli – it doesn’t need to be thawed.
- You can also make roasted broccolini with this same recipe.
- Other flavors: add grated parmesan cheese or other spices, like parsley or thyme. Use some sesame oil (just a 1/2 teaspoon or so) along with the extra virgin olive oil.
- We also love giving this a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups broccoli florets (from 2-3 crowns)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Toss broccoli with oil. Sprinkle all spices over the broccoli and toss to coat.
- Place broccoli on prepared baking sheet. Cook 18-22 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes,
- or until cooked to slightly tender, bright green and it starts to look roasted.
- Serve immediately. Store leftovers in refrigerator in an airtight container.
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Pair this with…
This Oven-Roasted broccoli recipe is a simple side dish!
- Add it with some chicken and other veggies to make a teriyaki bowl.
- Serve it with grilled steak
- Make it a side dish for baked cod.