Oven-Roasted Broccoli
Oven-roasted broccoli is a simple and delicious side dish. The broccoli develops so much flavor in the hot oven you don’t need anything but some simple salt and pepper to dress it up.
It’s basic, but when you make something so often it’s worth sharing because maybe it’s been a while since you’ve made some roasted broccoli?
I think of it as the little black dress of side dishes – it really does fit any occasion whether it’s a holiday dinner or weeknight dinner. Plus, broccoli just tastes better roasted – I’m not a fan when it’s served raw in salads or on crudite platters, but when it’s hot, crisp-tender and caramelized from the heat, sign me up. I can’t get enough of it.
Ingredients
I like to keep things simple with oven-roasted broccoli and use just four ingredients:
- Broccoli florets
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Of course, you can dress it up (more on that in a minute), but for a very simple experience you really don’t need anything more. So much flavor is developed while the broccoli roasts you don’t need a lot of bells and whistles.
How to Roast Broccoli
Spread the florets in an even layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle the oil and sprinkle the salt over the top. Stir the broccoli around so all of it is coated evenly in the oil. The easiest way is to use your hands.
Roast the broccoli for 15 minutes at 400ยฐF. Stir them around the baking (flip the really browned ones over) and then roast them for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until they are crisp-tender and browned in spots.
Sprinkle the black pepper over the top and serve.
Tip: All ovens are different so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on them in the last half of the cooking time. They may take more or less time depending on how hot your oven runs.
Dress It Up (or Not)
They’re delicious as is, but I have been known to add a few extra things to fancy them up:
- Before you roast them you can add dried seasonings like Italian seasoning and herbes de Provence. Cajun seasoning and chili seasoning would work well depending on what you’re serving them with. Any dried herb would be great, too, like parsley, thyme, and oregano.
- Once they’re out of the oven you can toss them with lemon juice for a little zing. Or, add some finely grated Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese or Romano cheese.
Serve this easy side dish with all the main dishes like steak, pork chops and breaded chicken.
Happy roasting,
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PrintOven Roasted Broccoli
Oven-roasted broccoli is a simple and delicious side dish. The broccoli develops so much flavor in the hot oven you don’t need anything but some simple salt and pepper to dress it up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ยฐF.
- Spread the florets in an even layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle the oil over the top followed by the salt. Stir the florets around to coat them evenly.
- Roast them for 15 minutes, give them a stir and then roast them for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until they are crispy in places and tender. Keep an eye on them in the last half of the cooking time as yours may need more or less time depending on your oven.
- Sprinkle the black pepper over the top and serve.
Notes
If you have leftovers, they will keep in the refrigerator for a few days. The broccoli will soften and won’t be as crisp-tender once it’s sat in the fridge, so I don’t usually make it ahead. It’s best right out of the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 1.9g
- Sodium: 473.4mg
- Fat: 10.9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7.5g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Protein: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg