Roasted Broccoli
Crisp-tender roasted broccoli tossed with olive oil, garlic, and warm spices. A simple, nourishing side that goes with almost anything.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 10 oz broccoli, washed, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- Paprika, to taste
Method:
Start Cooking- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C ).
- Place broccoli in a bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread broccoli on a baking tray in a single layer and roast 20 minutes
- Remove when edges are golden and tips are lightly crisp.
- Serve warm. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Cut the broccoli into similar-sized florets so they roast evenly.
- Give them space on the tray, overcrowding makes them steam instead of crisp.
- If you love deeper flavor, let a few edges go dark and golden.
- Add lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon after roasting.
- Sprinkle with parmesan or crumbled feta.
- Try chili flakes for heat.
- Toss with sesame oil and soy sauce for an Asian twist.
- Add sliced almonds or breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Use this same seasoning and roasting method for Brussels sprouts or asparagus.
- Brussels sprouts: cut in half, roast 22–25 min.
- Asparagus: keep whole, roast 10–12 min.
- Serve with chicken, fish, or steak.
- Add to rice bowls and grain salads.
- Side with pasta dishes, or dip warm florets into garlic yogurt.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 179 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g | Sodium: 48 mg | Potassium: 466 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 883 IU | Vitamin C: 128 mg | Calcium: 75 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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Broccoli
WHY WE LOVE IT
We love broccoli because it’s simple, reliable, and always there when you need a vegetable that works with almost anything.
A LITTLE STORY
Broccoli traces back to the Mediterranean, where it was carefully cultivated from wild cabbage plants. Over centuries, it became a staple vegetable across Europe and beyond, finding its way into everyday home cooking.
DID YOU KNOW?
Roasting broccoli doesn’t just change its texture, it changes its flavor. High heat brings out natural sweetness and creates those crispy tips many people love most.