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Roasted broccoli gets perfectly crispy, lightly charred and deliciously tender with a few easy tricks. Delicious on its own, it’s even better with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and tangy feta cheese.
Task of the day: Make roasted broccoli the tastiest, sexiest side dish ever. One that could rival even the sexiest of vegetables! (I’m talking about roast cabbage, of course.) Mission accomplished! It turns out, turning the humble broccoli bunch into a nutritious side dish the whole family will love is not so hard after all.
This oven roasted broccoli recipe is the secret to the crispiest, most flavorful broccoli with little fuss or time necessary. It takes just about 15 minutes in an extra-hot oven. And, according to the USDA, one bunch of broccoli has about 17 grams of protein, 16 grams of fiber, and is packed with way too many vitamins and minerals to list.
This roasted broccoli recipe will help you get all that green goodness into your diet without feeling like a chore–particularly with a tasty, creamy sauce like Whipped Toum (4-Ingredient Garlic Sauce) or Tahini Sauce for dipping.
To make crispy roasted broccoli, you really only need to add salt and olive oil. From there, I like to add a few flavor-makers to turn the humble vegetable into an exciting side dish. Here’s what you need:
The secret for how to roast broccoli is high heat. This gives roasted broccoli the best flavor, with a nice and tender center and deliciously caramelized exterior. Open your windows, turn on your fan, and grab your oven mitts!
Frozen broccoli is convenient as it is washed, cut and already blanched so it cooks quickly. You can roast frozen broccoli, but keep in mind it will not be as crispy as fresh broccoli. Here’s how:
You do not need to steam broccoli before roasting it. In fact, if you're looking for tender-crisp roasted broccoli with delicious charred bits, you should skip steaming and just go ahead and roast it in a very hot oven.
If you prefer your roasted broccoli extra soft and tender, you can steam or microwave the broccoli with a little bit of water briefly before roasting. Keep in mind this step is not necessary and your broccoli won’t get as crispy.
To make the crispiest roasted broccoli, roast the broccoli for 15 minutes total in a 500°F (260°C) oven. The best way to roast broccoli is quickly and very hot. The high heat concentrates the flavor, crisping the outside and tenderizing the center without turning the broccoli into mush. If you’ve ever been put off by mushy, bland broccoli, it’s likely that it was overcooked. I recommend giving this crispy roasted broccoli recipe a try!
I love this roasted broccoli with a dipping sauce on the side. Something creamy and garlicky works especially well, like our tzatziki, tahini, or toum garlic sauce. It's also great with a sprinkle of nutty dukkah!
For the main dish, you really can’t go wrong with this versatile roast broccoli recipe. Serve as a healthy side dish to baked chicken, fish, and more. If you end up with leftovers, throw them in something like olive oil pasta or a big pot of minestrone soup! So many possibilities.
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We loved it and will definitely make again! we added some parmesan on top as well 🙂
I've made this exact dish, except I popped it into the air fryer as it's getting ridiculous hot in Florida. 350 for about 8 minutes. Had those lovely charred bits and the Aleppo pepper was awesome. I did sprinkle an itty bit of sumac, since I had it. Super yum!
Thanks for sharing your air-frying info, Heather. Super helpful!
Looks great, will make tonight. And send a copy to my daughter who loves all these ingredients. Thanks for sharing.
This is a unique take on roasted broccoli, and a big improvement over the standard styles out there (even those with hot pepper). The Aleppo pepper adds an excellent flavor, as does the lemon, and a little feta is the perfect touch. This is my new go-to - it goes really well as a side to just about anything.
I don’t even like broccoli and this was delicious ! I could have eaten the whole recipe myself ! I will have this on “repeat” in our house .
This was absolutely scrumptious! My husband loved it (picky eater!). Crispy and soooo flavorful. Thank you u!
This is by far the best way to make broccoli. The lemon juice is what makes it perfect. Instead of aleppo pepper i used pul biber (turkisch pepper flakes).
So glad you enjoyed it, Marco!
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