Description
This Oven Roasted Broccoli recipe delivers perfectly baked broccoli florets coated in olive oil and seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Roasted at high heat, the broccoli develops a crispy texture and rich flavor, making it a delicious and healthy side dish suitable for any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh broccoli florets (1.5 pounds or 24 ounces, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius) and grease a large baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Mix Spices. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper. Set this spice mixture aside.
- Prepare Broccoli. Place the broccoli florets in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Stir well to ensure every piece is evenly coated.
- Season Broccoli. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the broccoli and stir to coat evenly. Then add the remaining spice mix and stir again until the broccoli is thoroughly seasoned.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet. Spread the seasoned broccoli in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet to allow for proper roasting.
- Roast the Broccoli. Roast in the preheated oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even cooking. The broccoli should be nicely roasted and tender-crisp.
- Optional Broil for Crispiness. If desired, broil the broccoli for 1-2 minutes at the end of roasting to achieve extra crispiness, especially useful if using frozen broccoli.
- Serve Immediately. Remove the broccoli from the oven and serve it while hot for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using Frozen Broccoli: Spread frozen broccoli in an even layer on the baking sheet and warm it in the preheated oven for 1-2 minutes before roasting. Then drizzle with olive oil, add spices, and roast as directed.
- Ingredient Substitutions: You can substitute fresh broccoli with frozen florets. Avocado oil works well instead of olive oil. Minced garlic may replace garlic powder, although powder gives a better crispy coating. Any variety of paprika can be used, smoked paprika adds a smoky flavor. Use freshly ground black pepper for best taste.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating Tips: Microwave to heat quickly but expect softer texture. For a crispier result, reheat in a 375 degrees Fahrenheit oven on a baking sheet for 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
