Crispy Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe

This easy oven roasted broccoli recipe comes together in a snap, calls for just 3 ingredients, and makes the perfect side dish for almost every supper! My super simple roasted broccoli recipe is crispy, easy, and delicious, plus it’s a great way to add more veggies to any meal.

Broccoli is a very common and, I’d imagine, almost universal side dish. It’s something that is nearly always easily available, usually cheap, and it can easily be made in a variety of different ways. Steamed, baked, sauteed, raw, or roasted. 

Broccoli is, I feel, at the end, the most basic and common side dish there is, and something most of us probably grew up eating a lot of. And that’s to say nothing about how often it’s also used as part of the main course. 

Honestly, I’ve never understood how so many people can dislike broccoli; it’s been a favorite of mine since I can remember, something my whole family loves.

Whether it’s in soup, casseroles, made as part of a sheet pan dinner, or served as a side. Broccoli has and always will be a big hit around here. 

And in case you hadn’t figured it out by now, roasted broccoli just so happens to be our absolute favorite way to eat broccoli!

I can never seem to make enough to satisfy everyone, and people always come back for a second (or third) helping whenever it’s made. 

And the truth is, this recipe couldn’t be any simpler to make. You can make it to go along with any lunch or supper, it’s great for holidays and dinner parties too!

And it’s sure to be a hit with just about everyone; even picky eaters seem to love this recipe. Not to mention it’s a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies.

Even if you aren’t a fan of broccoli, I would highly suggest giving this recipe a try, and maybe keeping a copy on hand, just in case you ever need a quick, easy, and delicious side dish!

How To Make Oven-Roasted Broccoli

Ingredients

• fresh or frozen broccoli florets. Both are great options for roasting. Personally, I use frozen more, as it’s easy to grab and I like to keep a couple of bags on hand just in case!
• olive oil, you can also use avocado oil, coconut oil, or a neutral oil of choice. 
• sea salt

Directions

Skip the first step if you are using frozen broccoli florets. Also note, if you are using frozen broccoli, you can use both thawed and frozen florets. 

If you are using fresh broccoli, cut the florets off your head of broccoli and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Rinse under cool water, then pat dry with a paper towel. 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place your broccoli florets on rimmer baking sheet. (You can also line your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean up if you like.) Drizzle the olive oil(or oil of choice) over the broccoli and sprinkle with a generous amount of sea salt. 

Using your hands, toss until the broccoil if completely coated in the oil and salt. Spread the broccoli out over the baking sheet, keeping it in a single even layer. (Keeping your broccoli in a single layer helps ensure that all of it gets crispy, not just the pieces that happen to be touching the pan.)

Place the baking sheet in the oven, and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the bottom and edges of the broccoli are crispy(they should look almost burnt) 

If you like, you can flip the broccoli partway through baking to create some crispy bits on both sides of the florets. But I never do.

Remove the crispy broccoli from the oven and serve immediately.

Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

For the best results, roasted broccoli should be served and eaten immediately. But any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Feel free to play around with the seasoning in this recipe; my personal preference is to use only sea salt, but you can use black pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, or even lemon zest.

You could also season your broccoli with ranch or Cajun seasoning.

You can also top roasted broccoli with things like Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, sesame seeds, lemon juice, and even balsamic vinegar, all of which are delicious. Just be sure to add any additional toppings after the broccoli has finished roasting.

Roasted broccoli is a great side dish and pairs with just about every main dish out there. But it’s also great used as an ingredient!

You can easily swap out the broccoli in just about any recipe and use roasted broccoli instead. Roasted broccoli is delicious in broccoli cheese soup, casseroles, and even broccoli salad!

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