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 easy recipe and requires only 5 minutes of prep!

Original post: February 2012 | Updated: October 2022

Why This Recipe Works

Raise your hand if you love broccoli! I have always loved broccoli to a sort of weird degree. Once I learned how to roast broccoli in the oven, I fell immediately in love.

Here are a few of my favorite things about roasted broccoli: It tastes like candy (seriously). It’s probably the easiest side dish you’ll ever make. The green color means it’s packed with good stuff. My boys don’t fight me for it because of the aforementioned green color.

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 variety, 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 – salt and freshly ground black pepper.

How To Make Oven Roasted Broccoli

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle 1 pound of trimmed broccoli florets with olive oil. Season with 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 golden brown. Serve warm!

More Broccoli Recipes

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

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.
• Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice just before serving!
• 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.

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!

What to Do With Roasted Broccoli

• Serve alongside a Rotisserie chicken for a super simple and easy meal.
• 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!
• 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.

FAQ About Roasted Broccoli

Vegetable Side Dish Recipes

• 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.