Roasted broccoli with garlic is a quick and easy side dish ready in less than twenty minutes. It’s crunchy, tender, and so delectable. A 5 ingredient recipe that’s low-carb, whole-30, paleo and so darn yummy. Pair with lemon chicken piccata for a winner keto dinner.
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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Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
For this recipe, I prefer using broccoli crowns because my family doesn’t really love the stems. So its more economical for me to just use broccoli crowns. Ready in no time and truly a simple recipe, we enjoy this broccoli a few times a week.
Ingredients
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.
Roasted broccoli variations and seasonings
Use this recipe as your go-to base and feel free to vary your spices to change flavors.
- 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 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.
How to use veggie scraps
Any excess pieces of broccoli from the stems can be used to make a veggie stock. Keep them in a freezer-safe storage bag until you have enough scraps to make a stock.
Best temperature for roasting broccoli
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. Usually somewhere between 10-14 minutes is the best timeframe.
Expert tips/facts
- Make sure the florets are dry before adding oil and other ingredients.
- Be sure to spread the broccoli apart on the baking sheet so they roast evenly and get crispy and are not soggy.
- 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.
Enjoy with:
- 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.
The health benefits of broccoli runs deep. According to the Dairy Council of California, here are a few:
- loaded with Vitamin K which benefits blood.
- High in fiber which helps lower cholesterol.
- Vitamin C for bones and body tissue.
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Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
Equipment Needed:
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 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place on a shallow sheet pan and 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.
- Serve and enjoy!
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.
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes
