Roasted Broccoli

Looking for a quick and tasty way to get your daily dose of veggies? Try this simple roasted broccoli recipe with seasonings and Parmesan cheese. It will have you reaching for seconds!

This easy roasted broccoli recipe is a fun and healthy side dish for any quick meal. If you’re not a fan of how broccoli tastes, then you’ve gotta try this recipe. It really makes this essentially tasteless veggie have so much flavor. I mean, who wouldn’t love garlic parmesan bites of broccoli?! Yum!

I love to make this simple side dish with our favorite pasta dinners, like baked tortellini and baked rigatoni. But the best thing about this recipe is that it really goes with anything. So whip up a big batch of delicious little broccoli florets whenever you need something really easy yet packed with maximum flavor.

Why You’ll Love Roasted Broccoli

• It only takes 20 minutes total time to make this yummy parmesan roasted broccoli. A great addition to a busy weeknight meal when you want to add some veggies into the mix.
• Broccoli florets have tons of health benefits and roasting it won’t take those benefits away. A great way to prepare some delicious vegetables so that you can get a good serving with your meal.
• You only need 6 ingredients to make easy roasted broccoli. It really doesn’t take much to make this green veggie tasty/

Ingredient for Roasted Broccoli

• Garlic cloves – Freshly minced garlic is quite possibly one of my favorite things to add to roasted vegetables. It just adds so much flavor because veggies easily take on the flavor the garlic.
• Sea salt – Season you roasted garlic to perfection with a little bit of salt and black pepper.
• Black pepper – Add some depth of flavor to this super easy recipe with a bit of black pepper.
• Olive oil – If you don’t have any extra virgin olive oil, you can use some avocado oil or another neutral oil.
• Parmesan cheese – You can leave this ingredient out if you prefer, but roasted parmesan broccoli is SO yummy!
• Broccoli florets – I like to use fresh broccoli florets, but you can use frozen broccoli if you want.

How to Make Roasted Broccoli

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and then your baking sheet with parchment paper. If you don’t have parchment paper, then grease the baking sheet with a little bit of oil.
2. Toss the broccoli florets on the baking sheet in oil, garlic salt and black pepper. Then evenly spread the florets out into a single layer.
3. Place the sheet pan into the oven and roast for 14-16 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the stems are tender.
4. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and then serve immediately!

How to Store Leftover Roasted Broccoli

Allow the oven-roasted broccoli to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in a container or plastic bag. You can freeze leftovers if you want but the leftovers will likely be mushy when reheated from frozen.

How to Reheat Roasted Broccoli

For best results, reheat leftover in the oven or in a toaster oven. You can reheat in the microwave but the broccoli will likely be a little mushy.

How do you stop broccoli from burning when roasting?

It is important to make sure that all of the broccoli florets are coated evenly in olive oil to prevent burning. Don’t roast at too high of a temperature either or it could cause the florets to burn.

Should broccoli be steamed before roasting?

You do not have to steam broccoli before roasting. It is perfectly fine to just toss fresh broccoli in olive oil and seasonings and then pop it into the oven.

What to Serve with Roasted Broccoli

This side dish will go with pretty much anything! We love to serve roasted broccoli alongside heart protein like meatloaf, parmesan crusted pork chops, and cheesy ham casserole.

You can also pair it with things like chicken ala king or even mix it in to your rice and teriyaki chicken.

This healthy and flavorful side dish will be a go-to recipe, I guarantee it! Even your kids and picky eaters will ask for this side dish by name. It really is THAT yummy.

More Veggie Side Dishes You’ll Love!

• Make Roasted Vegetables when you want a variety of tasty flavors in your healthy side dish. This simple dish has become another go-to recipe for our family.
• Glazed Carrots are by far one of my favorite recipes since they’re super simple to make. They’re not just great for the holidays, you can make them any time of year.
• Craving a classic comfort food side? Then make some tasty Creamed Peas!
• Grilled Corn Salsa is a fabulous appetizer or side dish. Perfect for all of those backyard BBQs or your Taco Tuesday menu.