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.
