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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish

    Roasted Broccoli

    Published: May 23, 2018 · Updated: May 29, 2021 · By: Krissy · 11 Comments
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    Roasted Broccoli is one of the easiest ways to prepare fresh broccoli as a dinner side dish.

    The trick to getting perfectly roasted broccoli lies in the few simple ingredients as well as the cooking method. Never again will you have to serve soggy broccoli after trying this recipe!

    Roasted Broccoli with lemon recipe

    Roasted Broccoli makes an appearance on our dinner table weekly. It is our favorite side dish when we make Salmon Patties. Any time I make mac and cheese, there's usually fair amount of broccoli mixed in to offset the naughtiness of all that pasta and cheese.

    There are so many health benefits to eating broccoli, and when prepared correctly it is a great tasting vegetable. But, my friend, I think you might agree when I say that there's nothing worse that mushy broccoli. Yuck. Mech. Gross.

    Follow my recommendations below and your oven roasted broccoli will turn out perfectly every time!

    If you love roasted broccoli, you'll also love my Broccoli Casserole.

    How to make perfect Roasted Broccoli in the oven

    How to roast broccoli:

    Let me first start by telling you how not to roast broccoli. I used to put broccoli on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil on top. While that method works, it doesn't work great. Why? Because the olive oil isn't evenly dispersed when you do it that way.

    My recommendation is to toss the broccoli in a bowl with the olive oil first, along with some salt, lemon juice, and minced garlic. You can always throw in a little something extra like finely grated parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes for a little zing.

    I almost always use fresh broccoli. Also, I don't wash it. For those of you who have to wash your veggies, just make sure you do it way ahead of time so it has time to fully dry. If you ever try to roast vegetables, you want to minimize the amount of moisture so that it will brown and not turn soggy.

    Be sure to use a baking pan that is big enough to ensure all the broccoli is in a single layer. If it's crowded, the moisture it releases during the cooking process will steam the surrounding broccoli to the poing of mushiness. Mushy broccoli makes nobody happy. I've been using parchment paper when I cook more and more lately. It helps tremendously with the clean up and nothing sticks to it.

    Finally, roast the broccoli long enough for the tips of the crowns to start to brown. Those little brown bits have such great flavor.

    What temperature do you roast broccoli in the oven?

    There are different schools of thought on this, as with many recipes.

    When I roast, whether it be chicken, potatoes, or vegetables, I prefer to do it at a high heat. I find that the high heat gives me the browning that I desire while allowing whatever I'm cooking to be moist and not over cooked.

    For that reason, I recommend roasting broccoli at 425 degrees F. When roasting at high temperatures, however, you must keep an eye on your food as it can go from being perfectly done to burnt in a matter of minutes.

    Many people choose to roast broccoli at lower temperatures like 400 or even 350 degrees F. If you choose to roast at a lower temperature, you'll just need to increase your cooking time.

    How long to roast broccoli:

    When I roast broccoli in the oven at 425 degrees F, it takes me exactly 15 minutes to achieve the desired doneness. Just be sure to preheat that oven!

    That's why this is one of my favorite vegetable side dishes. Roasted broccoli is super quick, undeniably easy, and healthy.

    How many calories are in 1 cup of roasted broccoli?

    I include the nutritional information (to the best of my ability) at the end of my recipes.

    Let's do a little math for fun.

    That being said, this oven roasted broccoli recipe calls for 12 ounces fresh broccoli florets. That's roughly equivalent to about 2 cups. Since I based my serving size on a half a cup and the calorie count for that amount is 93 calories, I estimate there's roughly 186 calories in a full cup of roasted broccoli. Most of that, mind you, comes from the olive oil.

    How to make Roasted Broccoli with lemon

    Roasted Broccoli

    Roasted Broccoli is one of the easiest ways to prepare fresh broccoli as a dinner side dish. The trick to getting perfectly roasted broccoli lies in the few simple ingredients as well as the cooking method. Never again will you have to serve soggy broccoli after trying this recipe!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Scale: 4 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces broccoli florets (equivalent to one head)
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about a half a lemon)
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Toss to combine. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
    • Roast in preheated oven for 15 minutes. No need to stir. Broccoli is done with tips start to turn dark brown.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 77.8mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Lauri

      April 18, 2020 at 7:01 am

      Can you use frozen broccoli?

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      • Krissy

        April 20, 2020 at 8:00 am

        I don't recommend it because it is soggy once defrosted.

        Reply
      • Bob C.

        March 06, 2022 at 2:30 pm

        Tonight is my attempt at beef and noodles, and the roasted broccoli. Wish me luck. Your recipes are simple and easy, so I'll let you know......

        Reply
    2. Danielle Wolter

      March 23, 2020 at 4:03 am

      I just love roasted broccoli. This is so simple and easy to make! So delicious!

      Reply
    3. Bry

      March 23, 2020 at 3:51 am

      YUM my favourite way to cook broccoli now! That lemon juice adds just the right amount of flavour too, though I must admit I added a few chilli flakes. Great recipe, thanks so much!

      Reply
    4. Farah Abumaizar

      March 23, 2020 at 1:12 am

      5 stars
      I love broccoli and somehow always manage to mess it up, so this is perfect for me! Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
    5. Adrianne

      March 23, 2020 at 12:31 am

      5 stars
      Broccoli is my favourite vegetable!! I love how you have explained this in detail and made it shine. Can't wait to add it as a side to my next roast dinner. Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Irina

      March 23, 2020 at 12:03 am

      5 stars
      I have just learned something new! I am used to making roasted broccoli, but I have never added lemon juice and garlic. Interesting! I will follow your recipe next time I cook broccoli.

      Reply
    7. Emily

      May 24, 2018 at 6:20 am

      I love the idea of real minced garlic with the roasted broccoli! I usually use garlic powder with the seasonings, but fresh is always best.

      Reply
    8. Anne Cusker

      May 24, 2018 at 5:38 am

      I picked some fresh broccoli in the garden yesterday and decided to try this. I rarely feel I’ve screwed up a recipe but this was just awful and bitter. So disappointed....wish I had just steamed it and enjoyed that sweet broccoli taste. Any notion why it was so bitter?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        May 25, 2018 at 5:50 am

        Hi Anne, I'm so sorry to hear that! Any time I find that a recipe like this tastes bitter, its usually because the acid to oil/salt ratio is too high for my taste. My guess is that your taste buds prefer less lemon juice and more olive oil and/or salt than mine. Also, did you taste this particular batch of broccoli raw? Curious if that could have been different?

        Reply

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