Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Garlic Roasted Broccoli is a flavorful side dish made with roasted broccoli, garlic, and spices that makes every dinner deliciously complete!
No matter what your main dish is, a side of Garlic Roasted Broccoli is the perfect addition to any meal, and it comes together in 20 minutes! Chop fresh broccoli florets, mince a few cloves of garlic, sprinkle a little seasoning over everything, and roast the broccoli until it’s flavorful and crispy to serve with chicken, beef, and more!
Best Broccoli Dish
Broccoli is such a versatile veggie that it seems to be the perfect addition to any meal! You can dress broccoli up any number of ways, and it’s always a hit, especially when you roast it with garlic. Garlic Roasted Broccoli has so much incredible flavor that it takes any meal to the top of the charts! Serve this easy side dish with the roast you tossed in the crockpot this morning or with a hot-off-the-grill salmon because no matter what you’re having, roasted broccoli is the perfect side!
Enjoy a craveable side of Parmesan Roasted Broccoli or spice up your broccoli with the bold flavors found in Roasted Cumin Butter Broccoli!
Other Recipes to Serve with Garlic Roasted Broccoli
- Serve roasted broccoli with a mouthwatering main dish of Steak Frites, featuring pan-seared steak and crispy homemade fries!
- After a fantastic dinner, why not treat the family to a scrumptious Upside Down Banana Cake– The caramelized bananas are insanely delicious!
Ingredients
Veggies: To make this tasty side dish, you will need around a pound and a half of fresh broccoli and a few cloves of garlic. Chop the broccoli into 1-inch florets before seasoning.
Pantry Item: You will need a little olive oil for this dish.
Seasoning: Season the broccoli with a bit of salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
How to Make Garlic Roasted Broccoli
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Mix the broccoli, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl.
STEP TWO: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the broccoli and stir well to mix.
STEP THREE: Spread the broccoli evenly over the prepared baking sheet.
STEP FOUR: Roast the broccoli for 10 minutes and then stir. Continue to roast the broccoli for another 5-10 minutes, until it is slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and serve the broccoli immediately with your favorite main dish!
Tips for Success
- After washing the broccoli, make sure it’s pretty dry before adding olive oil and roasting it. The broccoli can be a little damp, but soggy broccoli won’t roast well in the oven!
- Avoid cutting the broccoli into small pieces- they’ll crisp to nothing! Arrange 1-inch florets with space between them so they crisp well.
- Store leftover broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
What’s the secret to roasting vegetables?
Roasting veggies brings out an incredible depth of flavor, and in the fall, when the temps are chilly, roasted veggies taste even more amazing! There are a few things we can all do to ensure we make the most delicious roasted veggies, starting with size. Be sure to cut whatever veggies you’re roasting to roughly the same size so they roast evenly. Secondly, be sure to coat the veggies in oil so they crisp without drying out. Lastly, leave a little space between the veggies so they have airflow that will allow them to crisp rather than trapping moisture and steam.
Is roasted broccoli still healthy?
Broccoli is a veggie that is loaded with nutritional goodies, and you’re sure to get at least some of them no matter how you enjoy your broccoli! I think most of us have heard that steaming veggies is the best way to get almost, if not all, of the vitamins and minerals in veggies, but did you know that you’ll still get specific vitamins depending on how you cook them? When you roast broccoli, you’ll get the water-soluble vitamins that would have been cooked away while boiling, and by adding olive oil to roasted broccoli, you’ll get more of the fat-soluble vitamins. No matter how you enjoy your broccoli, you’re sure to get lots of nutritious goodness!
More Mouthwatering Sides to Enjoy!
- Citrus Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Cheesy Roasted Garlic Rice
- Air Fryer Cauliflower
- Cucumber Yogurt Dill Salad
- Blue Cheese Corn Salad
*This post originally posted on 09/14/2016.
Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds broccoli (about 1 head)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Cut the head of broccoli into 1-inch florets. You should have about 6 overflowing cups once it's all chopped up. Trasnfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the garlic and olive oil to the broccoli and toss until evenly coated in the oil. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the veggies and toss to combine. Spread broccoli florets onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Roast for 10 minutes, stir the broccoli, then roast for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until edges are browned and broccoli is crispy. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
