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Oven-Roasted Broccoli Recipe

The easiest oven Roasted Broccoli recipe that may be served as a side to just about any entree or lunch. Broccoli florets with oil, garlic, and seasoning are baked until tender and golden. We love to serve this topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Broccoli on a plate with parmesan cheese.

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We love simple roasted vegetable recipes from Roasted Cauliflower to Roasted Carrots, Baked Asparagus, and of course crispy Roasted Potatoes. Roasted veggies make for an easy dinner side dish, just toss them together with some seasonings and the oven will do the rest.

If you love a good hands-free side dish, this oven-roasted Broccoli might become your new favorite way to enjoy broccoli.

Easy Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli has always been a popular healthy side dish that pairs well with Pan-Seared Steak, Chicken Breast Recipes, and just about any dinner. Roasting the broccoli florets in the oven gives it slight crispiness out the outside and keeps them tender and juicy. It also looks great with irresistible golden edges.

You will love how versatile this recipe is. Our favorite topping here is parmesan but you can tweak the seasonings or add-ins to your personal preferences with great results (see variations and ideas below).

Oven roasted broccoli florets on a plate.

Ingredients

The ingredients for roasted broccoli and so minimal and you most likely already have them all on hand!

  • Broccoli – Fresh broccoli is best for this recipe. 
  • Oil – Though we used olive oil for the recipe, you can substitute it for your favorite oil on hand. Avocado oil or even vegetable oil will work just fine.
  • Seasoning – We kept the seasoning to just the classic salt and pepper.
  • Garlic – Though we love freshly minced garlic with broccoli, you can easily substitute for garlic powder or opt out of the garlic completely. If you don’t want the garlic crispy, add it halfway through cooking instead of at the beginning.
Raw broccoli florets with oil, garlic and seasonings in ramekins on a bakig sheet.

Pro Tip: You can also roast the stem of the broccoli head, but be sure to use a vegetable peeler to remove the tough layer on the broccoli stem, otherwise, it can be tough to chew. Once the stem is peeled, cut it into bite-sized pieces and toss it in with the rest of the broccoli.

How to Roast Broccoli

The oven-baked broccoli is best when enjoyed right out of the oven so plan on having your entree ready to be served.

  1. Prep – Preheat the oven and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut broccoli – Cut the broccoli into medium florets. Be sure to cut them into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  3. Season- Add the broccoli to the baking sheet, drizzle with oil, add the garlic, salt, pepper and toss to coat.
  4. Cook- Roast the broccoli until the edges are lightly browned and desired doneness.

How Long Do You Roast Broccoli?

The roasting time for the broccoli florets will depend on two factors, the size of your florets and the temperature of the oven. Here are some standard times for medium florets:

  • At 350°F: 30 – 35 minutes.
  • At 375°F: 25 – 30 minutes.
  • At 400°F: 18 – 22 minutes.
  • At 425°F: 14 – 18 minutes.

Roasted Broccoli Variations

Though this classic roasted broccoli recipe is absolutely delicious and doesn’t really need anything else, here are some ideas in case you want to try some add-ins:

  • Almond – Add sliced almonds to either the last 5 minutes of baking to taste the almonds, or just add them when serving.
  • Lemon – Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the roasted broccoli just before serving.
  • Cheese – Add freshly shredded or grated parmesan cheese before serving.
  • Bacon – Add bite-sized bacon pieces to the broccoli about 10 minutes before the time is up for bacon broccoli.
  • Dressing- Whip up a fresh batch of Avocado Ranch to serve as a dipping sauce for the broccoli.
  • Heat – If you like some heat in your food, add some red pepper flakes to broccoli when roasting.
  • Balsamic – Drizzle with our Balsamic Glaze before serving.
Broccoli florets oven roasted on a baking sheet.

Make-Ahead

You’ll want to enjoy the roasted broccoli warm for the best results but leftovers also keep well.

  • Prep-Ahead: You can pre-chop and measure out the seasonings and oil ahead of time. Just before baking, toss it all together and put it in the oven.
  • Refrigerate: Once the broccoli has cooled to room temperature, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days.
  • Freeze: Transfer cooked and cooled broccoli to a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

More Recipes with Broccoli

Broccoli is well loved in our family so we love to change up the way we cook it and find creative ways to add it to our meals. If you love broccoli as much as we do, you are sure to find some new favorites in this list:

Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe

5 from 47 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Oven Roasted Broccoli served on white plate with parmesan cheese

The easiest Roasted Broccoli Recipe. Broccoli florets tossed with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic, then roasted until golden and crisp-tender.

Author: Valentina Ablaev
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Broccoli, Broccoli with Parmesan, Oven-Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Broccoli
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $4-$5
Calories: 154
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds broccoli (1 head), cut into medium florets*
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
  • ¼ tsp pepper, or to taste
  • 2 Tbsp freshly grated parmesan, to serve, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. On the prepared baking sheet, toss the broccoli florets with the oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  3. Spread the broccoli in a single layer and roast in the oven until the edges are golden and lightly browned and the stems are crisp-tender, about 14-18 minutes.

  4. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan if using and serve right away.

Recipe Notes

*You can roast the broccoli stem as well, just be sure to use a vegetable peeler to remove the fibrous outer layer on the stem first, or it will be too tough to chew. 

Nutrition Facts
Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Amount Per Serving (4 g)
Calories 154 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 347mg15%
Potassium 548mg16%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1061IU21%
Vitamin C 152mg184%
Calcium 85mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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I am Valentina, the creator behind the food blog Valentina’s Corner where I share our family’s favorite recipes. When I am not in the kitchen, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and 5 children. We invite you to join us on our blogging journey!

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  • Carrie Forest
    March 29, 2023

    Delicious and so easy. I have also use cauliflower in place of broccoli . Same directions and its great too.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 29, 2023

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Carrie!

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  • Varash
    March 22, 2023

    We love the recipe and I started adding it to our meal several times recenty! The temperature and timing guidance was also helpful to see if we can have it in oven while cooking another recipe! Thanks

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 22, 2023

      You’re very welcome. Glad that was helpful to make the process easier for you.

      Reply

  • Katriona
    March 13, 2023

    Thanks for the recipe Natasha. What I had been looking for was some different temperature/times as I had some fish I was cooking and wanted to bring it all together for a dinner party. There it was, right in the recipe. Was perfect and my guests raved about it! Thanks so much!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 13, 2023

      I’m so glad that was helpful, Katriona! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.

      Reply

  • Theresa
    March 2, 2023

    Wow! Can’t believe this is my first time roasting broccoli. They are soooo good!! Don’t think I’ll go back to steaming. Thank you!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 2, 2023

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Theresa!

      Reply

  • April Bonsall
    February 25, 2023

    Just made an all Natasha supper! This roasted broccoli was fantastic. I served it with your chicken fritters and salad with your avocado salad dressing. You are the best. Always 5 stars!

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      February 25, 2023

      Hi April! I’m so glad to hear that you loved it. Thank you for the review.

      Reply

  • Karen
    February 21, 2023

    Omg so good – my broccoli-hating family gobbled it up! Thank you!

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      February 21, 2023

      Wonderful, Karen! I’m so glad your family loved this recipe.

      Reply

  • Shannon
    February 9, 2023

    So yummy and so easy!!
    I actually tossed the broccoli in a garlic infused oil (Trader Joe’s), salt/pepper. Forgot the Parmesan at the end —- will add next time for extra yumminess!

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    • Shannon
      February 9, 2023

      I intended to rate this 5 stars!
      Not sure how it entered as 4. Is there any way to correct this?
      Thank you!

      Reply

      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 9, 2023

        Thank you for the 5 stars!

        Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      February 9, 2023

      Hello Shannon, thank you for your review. We’re so glad that you loved this recipe!

      Reply

  • Demi
    January 9, 2023

    Hello,

    I used this recipe last night it was delicious. Was wondering if I could use frozen broccoli?

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      January 9, 2023

      Hi Demi! I think that would be fine. In my experience, frozen broccoli can cook faster than fresh, so you may need to watch it closer to not overcook it. You may try rinsing in warm water to pull apart any bunches that are frozen together. Hope you love the recipe.

      Reply

  • Casey
    November 11, 2022

    This is my go to broccoli recipe! Never fails me, and all my gang loves it! I sometimes sprinkle paprika on it just to change it up. Thank you for all your amazing recipes, and videos! You’ve never failed me 🤗 BTW: Your Apple pie recipe, is 100%, the best 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      November 11, 2022

      That’s wonderful, Casey! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

  • Yesim
    October 21, 2022

    It was so delicious. Thank you for this recipe. You are so talented.

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      October 21, 2022

      Thank you! So glad you loved it.

      Reply

  • Connie
    October 19, 2022

    I love recipes that taste great and easy to fix….this recipe is one of them. Thanks Natasha for posting this. I’ve also used this concept to fix cauliflower and it turned out great as well!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 19, 2022

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Connie!

      Reply

  • Melissa
    October 6, 2022

    Your recipe is our go-to side dish! Easy to make and so healthy!

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      October 6, 2022

      That’s wonderful, Melissa! So glad to hear that.

      Reply

  • Kristen
    October 3, 2022

    Broccoli has never tasted better than this. It has to be my new favorite way to eat vegetables.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 3, 2022

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Kristen!

      Reply

  • Ngoc Tran
    October 3, 2022

    Thanks a lot Natasha for all recipes you sent to me !It’s so easy to cookwhen follow your recipes and really yummy .I appreciate my loving ang happy friend !

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 3, 2022

      Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!

      Reply

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