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Crispy Roasted Broccoli

Jul 5, 2022 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 10 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Vegan
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Crispy Roasted Broccoli is an easy and delicious side dish that will go with all of your favourite main meals. Our favourite way to get more greens in our diet and lots of different ways to flavour it. Roasting broccoli in a little oil and seasoning totally changes the flavour and it's a great way to get kids to try vegetables in a different way. Less than 5 minutes prep time too.

A plate of roasted broccoli next to a blue towel.

We will happily eat broccoli whatever way it comes. Boiled, roasted, fried - we love it. But, roasting it just gives it a totally different flavour and texture. Roasting broccoli in a little olive oil and salt and pepper makes it nice and crispy and it's a great addition to stir fries or pasta dishes, or just on the side of chicken or salmon. We also love just snacking on it.

If you are looking for some other broccoli recipes to try, then why not try our super simple Microwave Broccoli, easy Broccoli Slaw, creamy Broccoli and Stilton Soup or our comforting Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake.

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How to Make Roasted Broccoli -  Step by Step
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Storage
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Side Dishes
  • Recipe
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Why You Will Love It

  • A delicious side dish - We can never have too many vegetable side dish recipes and this is one of our favourites. It's so simple, with just 3 ingredients, and it goes with almost everything.
  • A new way to eat broccoli - We love broccoli, but we can get a little bored with having it the same way all the time. This is a good way to mix things up and a good way to use up a lot of it.
  • Easy - This is such a simple side dish to make, as there is minimal prep involved. You just mix everything together and put it in the oven to get nice and crispy.
  • Kids love it - If you struggle to get your kids to eat vegetables, then give them this roasted broccoli to try. The fact that you can hold it to eat it is part of the appeal, and I find that roasted vegetables always go down well with kids.

Ingredients and Substitutions

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A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Broccoli - We used a standard head of broccoli, which makes this a really cheap side dish to make. However, if you would like to use tenderstem, then why not try our Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli Recipe?
  • Olive oil - Try to use the best quality olive oil you can here, as you will be able to taste the difference.
  • Salt and pepper - Generously season. We have suggestions of other way to add flavour below.

Variations

You can use this recipe as a base and then get creative with your favourite flavours. We love adding garlic to this and we would recommend using garlic powder rather than fresh garlic, as that can burn in the oven. A little squeeze of lemon juice also adds some lovely fresh flavour.

Cheese makes everything better, right? A few minutes before it is finished cooking, grate some Parmesan over the top and then put it back in the oven to crisp up. If you are planning on making these just for snacking, then we would definitely recommend this step.

What a bit of a spicy twist? We love a mixture of cayenne and smoked paprika to give it a kick. You could also add a sprinkling of red chilli flakes before serving.

For an incredible umami (savoury) flavour, add a little soy sauce at the same time as the olive oil (or you could use sesame oil) and then sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

How to Make Roasted Broccoli -  Step by Step

Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.

Broccoli florets in a baking tray with oil and seasoning.
  1. Step 1: Toss the broccoli florets with the oil, salt and pepper.
Coated broccoli florets spread over a baking tray.
  1. Step 2: Spread the coated broccoli over the baking tray in a single layer.
A baking tray covered in roasted broccoli florets.
  1. Step 3: Roast for 20 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

This is such a versatile side dish. Whether you are serving it with meat, fish, or just extra vegetables - it goes with almost everything. We love it as a roast dinner side, but here are some of our other favourite meal dishes to serve it with:

  • Cumberland Pie
  • Moroccan Chicken Flatbreads
  • Tuna Pasta Bake
  • Sardine Pasta
  • Air Fryer Steak

This roasted broccoli can be used for our Roasted Broccoli Salad. It is also delicious added to our Roasted Vegetable Winter Salad recipe or part of a Picky Plate.

Storage

Store: We suggest always making this fresh and luckily it is so quick and easy to do. However, if you do have leftovers then they can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: We don't recommend freezing roasted broccoli, as it goes soggy after defrosting.

Reheat: You can either reheat them in the microwave (covered) for a minute, or put them in the oven for 5-10 minutes to heat through. What we love to do with any leftovers is add it to a frittata or omelette. It also goes really well in Mac and Cheese.

Extra Tips

  • Make sure your broccoli is really dry after washing. If it has too much moisture on it, then it won't crisp up in the oven.
  • Make sure that all the broccoli florets are cut to the same size, so that they all cook evenly. Make sure you are using mainly the broccoli heads and not the stalks, as they don't taste as good. Don't throw the stalk though - it can be grated for broccoli slaw.
  • If you want to make these look a little fancier when serving, then add a sprinkling of pine nuts for some added crunch.
  • Add a kick of heat by finishing the dish off with a sprinkling or red chilli flakes.
  • Make sure you don't overcrowd your baking tray. If the broccoli is too close together, then it will steam rather than roast and it won't get as crispy.
  • Flip the broccoli half way through to ensure it all gets nice and crispy.
  • or extra flavour, top it with everything bagel seasoning before serving.
Crispy broccoli in a shallow dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make roasted broccoli in advance?

Yes, you can mix everything together and then keep it in the fridge until you are ready to cook it in the oven. You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time if it is coming straight out of the fridge.

Do I need to blanch the broccoli before roasting?

No, there is no need to unless you want your broccoli really tender. We still like ours to have a little bite to it and find that roasting it for the whole cooking time is best.

How long to roast broccoli for?

Every oven cooks differently, however this took 20 minutes in our oven. Check them after 15 minutes and cook longer if needed. The key to getting roasted broccoli nice and crispy is cooking it at a high temperature. You don't want to cook it so high that the olive oil burns though.

Can I make roasted broccoli in an air fryer?

If you want to cook broccoli in the air fryer, why not try our Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe.

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Recipe

Crispy roasted broccoli on a round plate.

Roasted Broccoli

By: Dannii Martin
Crispy Roasted Broccoli is an easy and delicious side dish that will go with all of your favourite main meals. Less than 5 minutes prep time too.
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Gluten Free
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Vegan
5 from 14 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 20 minutes mins
Total: 25 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 114kcal
Allergens:
No Common Allergens

Ingredients

  • 1 head Broccoli - cut into small florets
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
  • Toss the broccoli florets with the oil, salt and pepper.
  • Line a large baking tray with baking paper and spread the coated broccoli over the tray in a single layer.
  • Roast for 20 minutes.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure your broccoli is really dry after washing. If it has too much moisture on it, then it won't crisp up in the oven.
  • Make sure that all the broccoli florets are cut to the same size, so that they all cook evenly. Make sure you are using mainly the broccoli heads and not the stalks, as they don't taste as good. Don't throw the stalk though - it can be grated for broccoli slaw.
  • If you want to make these look a little fancier when serving, then add a sprinkling of pine nuts for some added crunch.
  • Add a kick of heat by finishing the dish off with a sprinkling or red chilli flakes.
  • Make sure you don't overcrowd your baking tray. If the broccoli is too close together, then it will steam rather than roast and it won't get as crispy.
  • Flip the broccoli half way through to ensure it all gets nice and crispy.
  • For extra flavour, top it with everything bagel seasoning before serving.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Shadi says

    July 13, 2022 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a hit! Thank you for Love all the ingredients, can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  2. Tayler says

    July 13, 2022 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves broccoli, so I can’t wait to try this recipe! Making it for dinner tonight!

    Reply
  3. Toni says

    July 13, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great idea for broccoli! Our new favorite side dish!

    Reply
  4. Claudia Lamascolo says

    July 13, 2022 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    Very crispy and everyone loved these roasted would make again for sure

    Reply
  5. Casey says

    July 13, 2022 at 2:10 pm

    5 stars
    My go to side dish! I can't have broccoli any other way but roasted now!!

    Reply
  6. Sue says

    July 13, 2022 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a fabulous way to cook broccoli, I'll never do it any other way!

    Reply
  7. Katherine says

    July 12, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    Such a tasty way to make broccoli! We love it roasted so the edges get nice and crispy. Yum!

    Reply
  8. Juliane says

    July 12, 2022 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    It's a broccoli, so it's definitely a yes for me!

    Reply
  9. Marina says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    My guests were thrilled with your roasted broccoli! I made it as a side dish and I was so happy they enjoyed it, thanks!

    Reply
  10. Mahy says

    July 12, 2022 at 10:57 am

    5 stars
    Roasting broccoli is definitely my favorite way to eat it. Love the flavor so much!

    Reply
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