Description
This Easy Roasted Broccoli Recipe is perfect as a simple side dish or use to enhance other dishes. Baking in a hot oven yields tender-crisp broccoli all in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 pound broccoli- use florets or a large head of broccoli (about 4-5 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Garnish: lemon zest or lemon juice.
Instructions
- Preheat. Place an extra large baking sheet on the lower rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 450F
- Prep the broccoli. Create an edge. Cut through the broccoli florets into 1-2 inch long bite-sized pieces. Cutting through the florets (rather than leaving them round) will give the broccoli an edge, to get a good flat sear on the baking sheet. If using whole broccoli heads, trim off the stem and peel the broccoli stem if needed. (If broccoli is freshly picked, it will probably not require peeling). Cut stems into 2-inch lengths about 1/2 inch thick.
- Massage. Place cut broccoli and stems in a bowl. Add olive oil and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper to the broccoli, lightly massaging in with your hands to get all the nooks and crannies.
- Arrange. Once the oven is hot, remove the sheet pan, cover with parchment, and arrange the broccoli in a single layer with flat edges down.
- Bake on the lower rack for 15-20 minutes or until tender and crisp with caramelized edges. When you bring the broccoli out of the oven, it will continue to cook on the sheet pan. Move it immediately to a serving dish to keep it tender and crisp.
- Serve warm as it is, with lemon zest or with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. See notes for additional serving suggestions.
Notes
If you prefer your broccoli cooked softer than al dente, set the oven at 425F and bake for 20-25 min.
Feel free to sprinkle with parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking. See post for more ideas!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 68
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 7.5 mg
- Fat: 7.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg