Simple Roasted Broccoli Recipe (only 4 ingredients!)
Roasted broccoli is the best broccoli ever. It's a super easy to make side dish recipe that goes well with so many meals. This basic, oven roasted broccoli is tender in the middle and has lots of incredible crispy bits. It's irresistible!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
Variations to try
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning + ⅛ teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese + zest from 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder + a pinch of cayenne
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil + 1 teaspoon grated ginger, + a squeeze of lime juice once the broccoli is cooked
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the broccoli in a bowl and add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and, if using, any of the optional seasonings.1 ½ lb broccoli, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
- Toss the broccoli so that it is well coated in the oil. I find it's easiest to use my hands and work the oil into the broccoli florets. Transfer the broccoli to a large baking sheet. (See notes.)
- Roast the broccoli for 20 minutes. Turn the broccoli pieces over on the baking sheet then continue to roast for another 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is well browned and crispy at the ends.
Notes
Sheet pan size: Use a baking sheet that is at least 18"x 13". If yours is smaller, divide the broccoli between two baking sheets.
Keep the stalk: Don’t put the stalk in the compost! Slice it and roast along with the florets. You can also use it to make broccoli rice with the pulse mode on your blender or for soups.
Serving: 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories: 120kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 202mg, Potassium: 538mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1060IU, Vitamin C: 152mg, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 1mg