Roasted Broccoli

This oven roasted broccoli recipe is easy and versatile. The crisp, golden brown florets are delicious as a side dish or in all sorts of broccoli recipes!

Roasted broccoli recipe

Do you have any favorite broccoli recipes? I love it in just about anything – broccoli salad, frittatas, pasta, etc. – but my favorite way to eat broccoli might be the simplest: roasted!

Roasted broccoli is so easy to make, and the florets come out of the oven deliciously golden brown, crisp, and tender. I have a hard time not eating them all straight off the sheet pan, but they’re also a fantastic addition to all sorts of recipes and a yummy side dish on their own.

If you love roasted broccoli as much as I do, read on to find my foolproof method for how to roast it, along with a slew of serving suggestions to make it flavorful, filling, and absolutely irresistible. Happy roasting!

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How to Roast Broccoli

Making perfect roasted broccoli couldn’t be easier! Here’s what you need to do:

  1. First, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. While the oven warms up, break a head of broccoli into evenly sized florets. Spread them on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer them to the hot oven and bake for 15 to 22 minutes, until the florets are browned and crisp around the edges.

That’s it! You can also roast lemon halves along with the broccoli. Right when they come out of the oven, squeeze the roasted lemon juice over the florets. Then, finish them with a big sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Easy Roasted Broccoli Recipe Tips

  • Wash AND dry your veggies. After you wash your head of broccoli, make sure to dry it off before you toss it with the oil. A little moisture is ok, but if it’s too wet when it goes in the oven, it won’t get brown and crisp.
  • Don’t be afraid of the salt. No one loves bland broccoli, so salt yours generously. I sprinkle mine with sea salt before roasting and then add more, to taste, after it comes out of the oven.
  • Cut your florets to a similar size. Similar-sized pieces will cook at a similar rate, so make sure your florets are all about the same size. You don’t want little ones to burn before larger ones become tender!
  • Don’t let things get too crowded! If the florets are too close together on the sheet pan, they will steam in the oven, and they won’t get brown and crisp. Make sure to spread your florets in an even layer with a little space between each one.
  • Don’t toss the stalk! Chop it and roast it right along with the florets, save it to make soup, or pulse it into broccoli rice. Waste not, want not!

How to roast broccoli

Oven Roasted Broccoli Serving Suggestions

As I said above, my favorite way to serve oven roasted broccoli is with a big squeeze of lemon juice and red pepper flakes. But your options don’t end there! Here are a few more great ways to dress up this simple side dish:

Alternatively, make it a meal on its own! Add it to an easy roasted vegetable pasta, or pile it onto a DIY grain bowl with one of the sauces from above, a grain, and a protein. Here are a few of my favorites:

What are you favorite roasted broccoli recipes? Let me know in the comments!

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Roasted Broccoli

rate this recipe:
4.99 from 142 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves 4
Learn how to roast broccoli perfectly every time! Enjoy it on its own, or try one of the flavorful serving suggestions above.

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the broccoli florets on the baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  • Roast 15 to 22 minutes or until browned around the edges. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired.

Notes

Note: I like to serve roasted broccoli with squeezes of fresh lemon juice.

 

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  1. DBrown
    05.12.2023

    I eat this delightful recipe at least three times a week.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      05.12.2023

      So glad you love it!

  2. Marysa
    04.25.2023

    Looks so simple and delicious! I love roasted veggies.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      04.28.2023

      Hope you love the broccoli!

  3. Kayleigh King
    03.30.2023

    5 stars
    Wow! I saw a bag of broccoli in my fridge and thought I should eat that before it goes bad. But it doesn’t sound very good my thought process continued lol. Oh well, it’s good for me, I’ll look up a recipe. Proceeded to eat the entire pan. Lol this is the best broccoli I’ve ever had!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      03.31.2023

      I’m so glad you loved it!

  4. Robin
    03.02.2023

    5 stars
    I have always loved this recipe with grated garlic, parm and of course the lemon zest and juice. Awesome. Thanks

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      03.03.2023

      Hi Robin, so glad you love the broccoli!

  5. Pearlas
    02.02.2023

    5 stars
    This recipe was so very easy and absolutely delicious! I used garlic salt and pepper. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      02.03.2023

      I’m so glad you loved the broccoli!

  6. Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
    01.03.2023

    So glad you loved it!

  7. angel chaudhary
    12.14.2022

    5 stars
    Easy , Yummy and Healthy ! we can’t make it without oven ?

  8. angel chaudhary
    12.14.2022

    5 stars
    Easy , yummy and healthy ! we can’t cook without oven ?

    • Pp
      01.07.2023

      5 stars
      Yes anything look it up

  9. Charlie
    11.21.2022

    5 stars
    I’ve made this broccoli recipe multiple times and it’s our family’s favorite. Thanks for the recipe.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      11.22.2022

      Hi Charlie, I’m so glad it’s been a hit!

  10. Ann
    11.13.2022

    5 stars
    Yummy! and easy! I made just enough for 2 people, using a quarter of a regular lemon cut into 4 thin wedges. I was surprised at how nicely the lemon flavor came through.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      11.18.2022

      Hi Ann, I’m so glad you loved it!

  11. Maribee
    10.04.2022

    5 stars
    The lemon halves made a huge difference! The broccoli tasted zesty and lemony… so good.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      10.08.2022

      I’m so glad you loved that touch!

  12. Pam
    09.18.2022

    5 stars
    No other broccoli recipe will do for my family! Even my picky eaters love it!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.19.2022

      I’m so glad it was a hit for everyone!

  13. Stacy
    08.26.2022

    5 stars
    This is the BEST broccoli recipe ever!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      08.28.2022

      I’m so glad you loved it!

  14. Kel X
    08.21.2022

    4 stars
    You might want to note that the time and temperature for this recipe won’t work well for stem chunks and larger florets. Those really need around 25 minutes at 425-450°, or even up to 500°

  15. Nic
    08.14.2022

    5 stars
    My granddaughter loves broccoli and this was a huge hit for her. My husband does NOT like it, and he shockingly went back for seconds. Thank you!!

  16. Diane
    08.08.2022

    5 stars
    I just LOVE this broccoli recipe. My family asks for it all the time!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      08.10.2022

      I’m so glad you loved it!

  17. Gibby
    07.15.2022

    5 stars
    A staple in my home now and I never really liked broccoli before!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      07.16.2022

      I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying it this way!

  18. Angie
    07.01.2022

    5 stars
    My favorite broccoli recipe!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      07.02.2022

      so happy to hear!

  19. Mandy
    06.26.2022

    5 stars
    So good! I replace the red pepper flakes with Parmesan cheese and it’s delish. My toddler daughters gobble it up! It’s their favorite dish ever.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      06.27.2022

      I’m so glad they love it!

  20. Gloria
    06.23.2022

    5 stars
    I made this roasted broccoli and my family begged for more!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      06.26.2022

      I’m so glad it was a hit!

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