Garlic roasted broccoli is the perfect easy side dish for any meal. Kids and adults love this flavorful, tender broccoli with crispy brown edges. If you’re feeling bored with this veggie, you have to try it roasted with lots of garlic – you won’t be disappointed.
What’s your favorite way to eat broccoli?
We love broccoli soup, and crunchy broccoli salad, but I think the easiest and tastiest way is to enjoy this cruciferous veggie is to cover it with garlic and roast it.
Roasted broccoli takes very little prep time, and it’s nice and crispy and full of flavor. It’s a great side dish to serve with chicken, fish, or just about anything. We love it alongside roasted chicken legs or even with turkey sloppy joes.
This is the perfect way to get your kids to enjoy broccoli. It’s salty, crispy, and just all around delicious.
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Oven Temperature
I like roast broccoli at 425 degrees F for about 20 – 25 minutes. The edges of the broccoli florets should be brown and crispy.
Substitutions
- You can roast frozen broccoli florets if you don’t have fresh broccoli. It may take a few extra minutes for them to get brown and crisp, but it should still work!
- If you don’t have fresh garlic, you can use jarred minced garlic. You could also use a teaspoon of garlic powder in a pinch.
Step by Step Instructions
- Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes, until brown and crisp on the edges.
Tips for Success
- Be sure to pat the broccoli dry after you rinse it off. If you don’t the edges may not get as crispy.
- Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cut the broccoli into florets that are about the same size so that they all cook evenly.
Variations
- Try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
- Add some nutritional yeast to make a cheesy, savory version of this recipe.
- If you are able to eat dairy, parmesan cheese is delicious sprinkled on top after the broccoli is done cooking.
Storage
You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for three days. It’s best when it’s fresh, though! And if your family loves this as much as mine does, you won’t have any leftovers!
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Recipe
The Tastiest Garlic Roasted Broccoli.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Wash the broccoli crowns and pat them dry. Trim the florets off of the broccoli crowns. Place them on a cookie sheet.
- Drizzle with the olive oil, and add the minced garlic. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper
- Bake at 425 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The edges should get brown and crispy.
- Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
D
This is my favorite way to eat this vegetable! So good.
Louise
That looks yummy! The nutritional facts ,is it per portion or the hole recope?The amount of proteins is very interesting!
Kelly Roenicke
Per portion, and I don’t know why the protein came out that way. Nutritional facts are based on an app and are not necessarily exact!
Katie
Delicious recipe!
Ann Marie
i’ve never roasted broccoli…but it sounds/looks delish! thanks for the idea.
Jen
I do this with kale!! It’s sooo good!!
Lori @ Studio Waterstone
Oh I LOVE roasting things – thanks to the Barefoot Contessa. :)
Let’s see, I roast carrots, potatoes, asparagus, tonight I roasted sliced squash. I’ve learned that everything is better roasted with nothing but olive oil, s&p.
kimmie
Yum!
I love roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts. :) so good!
megan lane
my favorite!! this is one of the only ways i can get joel to eat veggies. i usually squeeze some lemon juice on them when they’re done & sometimes a little parm :)
Crystle
I am a broccoli junkie, usually steamed. I’ll give this a try!
Kel
yummy! I love roasted veggies!
Kathryn
I’ve never tried the broccoli, but I love the asparagus that way! :)
Meeling
Looks good! We do asparagus all the time…I especially like it done on the grill…asparagus, grape tomatoes, olive oil and salt and pepper. Into the grill basket and onto the grill until the tomatoes are just about to burst…Yum!
Lois Moon
Asparagus! I make it the same way – sea salt, pepper, and olive oil. When it is done sometimes I toss with some lemon zest and crushed pistachios. I also roast brussels sprouts.
Kristi Bowman
I LOVE roasted Broccoli, and I usually throw carrots and onions in there too. The tips of the broccoli get so crispy and yummy and full of flavor. I ALWAYS add garlic too (to just about everything) and sometimes lemon pepper. I roast up a batch a couple of times a week so I always have some on hand!