Easy Roasted Broccoli
This Roasted Broccoli is tender, a little nutty, and a little sweet. Serve this as a simple side to go with dinner. Or make ahead and warm throughout the week to go with lunches.
Servings 4
Calories 100kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli florets (or about 4 cups florets chopped off of a head of broccoli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, fresh lemon juice, sesame seeds, grated Parmesan, and/or shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the broccoli onto a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, coating and mixing well until all of the florets are a little shiny and coated with oil.
- Roast for 16-18 minutes or until tender when poked with a knife, lightly browned and slightly crispy around the edges. Add grated Parmesan cheese for the last 2 minutes, if desired.
- Serve with a sprinkle with salt, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, sesame seeds, and/or additional grated or shredded cheese, as desired to serve.
- To make with frozen broccoli, add 16 ounces of frozen broccoli florets to the baking sheet. Spread out. Roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, toss with the olive oil using a pair of tongs, and roast for an additional 10-12 minutes. Add grated Parmesan cheese for the last 2 minutes, if desired. (Roasted frozen broccoli is a little softer, but just as delicious.)
Notes
- Chop the broccoli up to 3 days ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Just be sure the broccoli is totally dry.
- Store leftover roasted broccoli in a container in the fridge. Reheat to serve, or chop up and add to scrambled eggs, Egg Muffins, Pizza Rolls, or Pizza Muffins.
- Aim for most of the florets to be about the same size so they cook evenly.
- You can put aside some for a baby before you add any salt.
- You can sprinkle with sesame seeds, grated Parmesan, shredded cheese, or Everything Bagel Seasoning. Or you can serve with a sauce or dip if your kids like to dunk their food. Try ranch, ketchup, guacamole, salsa, or any favorite sauce or dip.
- You can double this recipe if needed. Just try to spread the broccoli out evenly so they roast, rather than steam.
- You can use a head of broccoli and cut it up into florets or use bagged florets. You can also use frozen broccoli.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg