Roasted broccoli with garlic, a quick easy healthy side dish with simple ingredients, ready in less than twenty minutes. Crispy, tender, and so delectable.
Broccoli is one of the best budget-friendly veggies that can be made with any weeknight meal. Are you new to cooking? This is a super easy recipe with flavor-packed results.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- This is a quick way to make a a great side dish with minimal effort.
- Roasted broccoli is sure to become one of your familys favorite recipes.
- This recipe has turned broccoli haters into fans!
Ingredients
- Broccoli Florets, easy to use and little waste.
- Olive OIl, always use the best grade oil for simple recipes and the most flavorful results. A little bit of oil goes a long way.
- Fresh Garlic Cloves, lots of fresh garlic enhances the flavors in the fresh broccoli.
- Kosher salt, enhances the flavors.
- Black Pepper, does the same as the salt to the simple ingredients, flavor.
The base ingredients are super simple and then the variations are endless. We use olive oil, you can use any of your favorites like coconut or avocado oil.
Fresh garlic adds amazing flavor. You can use garlic powder, about ½ teaspoon will work.
Equipment
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- Baking sheets: Love these as they come 3 sizes in a set.
- Colored cutting boards: I started using these after attending a cooking school course to prevent cross-contamination.
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Step 1: Preheat over to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 3: Place broccoli on the pepared baking sheet. Roast for 10 - 14 minutes, halfway through cooking, shake the baking pan to move broccoli around to brown all sides and broccoli will be tender.
Storage
Leftover broccoli can be stored in an airtight-covered container in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Be sure to spread the broccoli apart on the baking sheet so they roast evenly and get crispy and are not soggy.
- Make sure the florets are dry before adding oil and other ingredients.
- Don't over oil the florets so they don't get greasy.
- After broccoli is roasted, it can be stored in the fridge for a day or two, well covered.
- I prefer using broccoli crowns because my family doesn't really love the stems. Ready in no time and truly a simple recipe, we enjoy this broccoli a few times a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
I find 425°F is the best temperature for roasting. The time range I use varies as ovens can vary. Start checking your florets after 10 minutes for your preferred tenderness. Roasting time is somewhere between 10-14 minutes is the best timeframe.
Any excess pieces of broccoli from the stems can be used to make veggie stock. Keep them in a freezer-safe storage bag until you have enough scraps to make a stock.
Sure. If the stalk is thick, I recommend peeling the first layer of skin on the stalk to ensure tenderness.
Variations
- In lieu of olive oil, use coconut oil, grapeseed oil, or avocado oil.
- Use ½ teaspoon homemade seasoning salt or Cajun seasoning spices to sprinkle on florets before roasting.
- Sprinkle lemon juice on the florets after they roast.
- Add about 1 ½ teaspoon grated fresh parmesan cheese on the veggies with 5 minutes left of roasting.
- Any herbs in your pantry will add flavor, try lemon pepper or Italian seasoning for a tasty change.
- Want a bit of spice, sprinkle red pepper flakes or chili flakes on the broccoli florets for a spicy bite.
Serving Suggestions
- Easy oven baked chicken breasts, you can even use the same baking pan for both recipes.
- Instant Pot French Dips would be a great pairing.
- Marinated chicken drumsticks or baked crispy chicken drumsticks would be another delicious partner with these florets for a great dinner.
- Chicken Fried Steak Fingers would be perfect with this broccoli garlic recipe.
- Roasted broccoli is low-carb, whole-30, paleo and so darn yummy. Pair with lemon chicken piccata for a winner keto dinner.
Similar recipes
A few of my popular side dishes include these yummy crunchy roasted green beans, another easy recipe.
Crispy Zucchini Rounds topped with cheddar and bacon are another hit.
My Granny's candied carrots are super popular all year.
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Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
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Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli crowns, evenly cut Note 1
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 ½ Tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat over to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, place in the preheated oven, roast for 10 - 14 minutes, halfway through cooking, shake the baking pan to move broccoli around to brown all sides. Broccoli will be tender and crispy.
- Ready to serve.
Notes
- Use ½ teaspoon homemade seasoning salt or Cajun seasoning spices to sprinkle on florets before roasting.
- Sprinkle lemon juice on the broccoli after they roast.
- Add about 1 ½ teaspoon grated parmesan cheese on the veggies with 5 minutes left of roasting.
Eileen xo
The best Broccoli recipe we have ever had/ . Just love how crispy and flavorful it is.
Tammi
So easy to make and my family loved it. We now make it all the time. Thanks for the easy recipe
Eileen xo
Thank you Tammi, So glad you and your family enjoy the broccoli. We make it all the time,.so delish
K. Lee Banks
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I like broccoli and add it to a lot of meals. Haven't prepared it this way before, though, so now I'll try it!
Eileen xo
I hope you enjoy!
Jojo Vito
thanx for the inspiration, maybe this one would be great if paired with grilled meat 🙂
Eileen xo
That would be a great pairing with grilled meat!
Marts
I love broccoli by I have never tried it roasted. Hmmm.
Rosey
I do love me some roasted broccoli too. Any veggies roasted taste so scrumptious.
Marielle Altenor
I love roasted broccoli! My sister made it before and added cashews in! Yumm!
Eileen xo
Cashews are a fantastic addition. yum
Natalie
This is so simple and will go well with all kinds of simple dinners. Will have to try it sometime.
Eileen xo
Thats great, enjoy!
Jessica Cassidy
Broccoli is so healthy to eat and my family loved this vegetable.
angie
I was very surprised when my kids all loved broccoli and now thanks to you I have yet another way to fix it
Eileen xo
Thank you Angie, I hope your kids love this one as much as mine do!
Mardene Carr
There is no way broccoli can be done for me to like it...LOL
Eileen xo
One day, there will be a veggie you will try, they really are great!
melandriaromero
ooh, my family loves broccoli too, i just cooked it last new years eve
R U S S
I love broccoli and it's great that this is super easy to do. I think I will add a bit of butter, lol. Butter and Broccoli go well together.
Eileen xo
You certainly can, there is so little calories in this dish that you are allowed a little butter. I hope you let me know how it turns out
Angela at Daysinbed
ooh how tasty. I've been looking for new ways to use brocolli. Thanks for sharing this fabulous recipe today. Angela
Eileen xo
You are very welcome Angela, I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family!
Ana De- Jesus
I love roasted broccoli it is delicious and so healthy too!
Eileen xo
I love this with a sweet potato and I am so happy
Eileen
This would be a nice way to serve broccoli. I usually steam broccoli and then shock them with cold water, then pour melted butter and cheese whiz over them. I will try your roasted recipe too. Love the garlic and olive oil combo!
Eileen xo
I would love you to give this a try, simple easy and so minimal calories
Elizabeth O.
This dish is simple, I love it. Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies. Thanks for the recipe!
Eileen xo
Thank you for the kind comment!
michelle
i love anything with broccoli and i love the sound of this. especially the crunchy part i love biting into food that crunches
Eileen xo
The crunch is part definitely a wonderful part of eating!
Jenn Peters
Looks delicious! I love roasted broccoli. Well, really, broccoli in all forms!
Eileen xo
Its a great veggie, roasting is really tasty
Terri Beavers
I love broccoli every which way I've ever had it so I'm sure I'd love this recipe. I can't believe I haven't tried it roasted yet.
Eileen xo
It is so delicious, enjoy!
Shann Eva
Yum. I've never tried adding garlic to broccoli. It sounds really tasty. My family only likes the tops too 🙂
Eileen xo
I can only get a little past the tops when I make broccoli cheese soup 🙂
Gillian
I'm getting some greT inspiration here for family meals. Thanks x
Eileen xo
I hope your family enjoys!