How To Roast Broccoli in the Oven

Learn how to roast broccoli in the oven so it can accompany your next meal. It is a super simple side dish and requires only 5 minutes of prep!

Original post: February 2012 | Updated: November 2023

Why This Recipe Works

Broccoli haters, listen up! I have good news for you. This might just be your new favorite vegetable. Once you learn how to roast broccoli in the oven, you will crave it constantly. You will not be disappointed with this crispy roasted broccoli recipe.

Here are a few of my favorite things about it:

• This oven-roasted broccoli recipe tastes like candy (seriously).
• It’s such an easy side dish, with just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep required.
• It is the perfect side dish for literally any meal on the planet.
• The green color means it’s packed with good stuff.
• My boys don’t fight me for it because of the aforementioned green color.
• Great way to get those nice crispy edges that make the tastebuds sing.

Add this easy roasted broccoli recipe to your dinner menu pronto!

Recipe Ingredients

Broccoli florets – Use fresh broccoli for best results. Frozen broccoli will also work! There will be more moisture in the frozen florets, so stir a few times throughout the cooking process.

Extra virgin olive oil – Replace extra-virgin olive oil with coconut, vegetable or sesame oil for a different flavor.

Seasonings – Go as crazy as you’d like with herbs and spices. Italian seasoning, cumin, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano or basil are great dried seasonings to sprinkle over the top.

If you have fresh herbs on hand, basil, chives, parsley and thyme are all delicious when paired with this green veggie.

Don’t dismiss the simplest, but perhaps most delicious combo of all – sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

How To Make Oven Roasted Broccoli

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange trimmed broccoli florets in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the broccoli pieces. Season with a little salt and pepper and toss to coat.

Step 2

Place the prepared baking sheet in the oven and roast broccoli for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through or until tender and you see those golden brown edges. Serve warm with lemon wedges!

Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe Notes

• Add a few tablespoons of fresh minced garlic to the mix (or 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder), if desired.
• Sprinkling shaved or grated Parmesan cheese over the top before roasting adds a delicious touch.
• Add chopped uncooked bacon to the pan before roasting for a meaty, even more delicious side.
• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving is so delicious!
• A sheet pan or any form of rimmed baking sheet will work great.
• Line the pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper to minimize dishes.
• Drizzle the florets with soy sauce or balsamic vinegar before baking for a flavorful twist.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds just before serving for an added crunch.

Can You Roast Frozen Broccoli

You can roast frozen broccoli! There will be more moisture in frozen broccoli, so stir a few times throughout the cooking process. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

How Long Does Cooked Broccoli Last

Both fresh and cooked broccoli florets will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container.

Are Broccoli Stems Edible

Just because the florets get all the glory does not mean the stems aren’t edible. They are! They are just as delicious as the florets with a milder flavor. Season and bake them just as you do florets.

Is It Safe To Eat Broccoli With Brown Spots

Splotchy light yellow spots on broccoli can be cut away and the remainder of the green head of broccoli can be safely eaten. If the spots take up the entire head or if they are brown in color, it should be thrown away as this can be a sign that it contains bacteria.

Favorite Broccoli Recipes

• Air fryer broccoli and cauliflower
• Broccoli salad
• Instant Pot broccoli cheese soup
• Chicken broccoli rice casserole

What to Do With Broccoli

• Store in the fridge for easy sides, snacks and lunches throughout the week. This is the perfect meal prep recipe!
• Throw onto your next homemade pizza!
• Serve with a side of Ranch dressing for dipping.
• Toss with your next salad for an extra punch of nutritious crunch.
• I love adding them to a bowl of Ramen noodles! This completely transforms an otherwise kinda boring meal into a dish packed with color and flavor.
• Throw them into your next breakfast skillet.
• This is one of my absolute favorite things to do with any leftover veggie.. add them to your next batch of spaghetti sauce.
• It tastes great alongside any chicken or beef dish. Serve with these super easy Instant Pot chicken breasts for a quick and healthy meal.

Best Vegetable Side Dishes

• Easy coleslaw contains shredded cabbage, creamy vinaigrette dressing and free of gobs of mayo! This will be your go-to slaw for a dinner side, picnic fare and fish tacos!
• This is the best roasted vegetables recipe you will make. Get excited to enjoy a deliciously crispy, flavorful side dish.
• Instant Pot corn on the cob – Make a favorite summer finger food in your Instant Pot: Perfectly cooked corn on the cob every single time.
• Sauteed cabbage is the perfect quick and delicious side dish for any meal. Using only a few ingredients and taking 10 minutes of your time, you can’t go wrong with this super flavorful and affordable recipe!
• Make delicious, perfectly crispy roasted Brussels sprouts easily and in under 30 minutes. This side dish pairs perfectly with any meal, big or small.