How to Make Broccoli in the Oven
Learn how to make broccoli in the oven seasoned perfectly with garlic and parmesan cheese. This simple 20 minute recipe produces perfectly roasted golden broccoli florets the whole family will love.
In our house, broccoli is usually only cooked one way – steamed, tossed with oil, vinegar, and Italian seasonings, and eaten cold. This is how my husband has been eating it since he was a little boy. But here’s the thing: I don’t care for vinegar, and I really don’t like my food to be cold.
When he came home the other night to see me pulling broccoli out of the oven, I was already prepared for the look of skepticism I got. I reminded him about the Loaded Cauliflower Mash, which he didn’t want to eat but gobbled up, too!
Ingredients
- Broccoli: This recipe uses fresh broccoli. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Olive Oil: Any neutral oil will work for this recipe. Be sure to toss the broccoli so that all the pieces are coated.
- Parmesan Cheese: Use fresh parmesan cheese. Trust me. It makes a huge difference! I like to shave it using a vegetable peeler.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic is best in this recipe.
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper: Don’t skip the seasoning, it really helps round out the dish and allow the garlic and parmesan to shine.
FAQ About Roasted Broccoli
Here are some frequently asked questions about how to make broccoli in the oven:
Not only is broccoli high in fiber, low in calories and carbs, but it is also rich in vitamin C, K, and A, folate, calcium, and iron.
By roasting your vegetables, you will retain more of the nutrients than if you steam them.
I choose olive oil to roast vegetables because it allows the broccoli to become crisp without adding any flavor.
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Recipe Variations
- Skip the Parmesan cheese and instead toss the roasted broccoli with this Lemon Vinaigrette.
- Use a bunch of cauliflower along with the broccoli for more variety.
- Serve with Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce or a little bit of Garlic Chive Butter.
More Side Dishes
Next time, try one of these other delicious side dishes:
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Roasted Broccoli Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 Heads of Broccoli
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400-degrees.
- Wash and chop the broccoli and pat dry with a paper towel.2 Heads of Broccoli
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the broccoli with the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.1 teaspoon Minced Garlic, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- Spread the broccoli out onto the sheet pan. (If you like you can line the baking sheet with tinfoil (for easier cleanup!)
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Roast until golden brown around the edges and crispy, usually about 10 minutes.
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