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Rockin’ Roasted Broccoli


  • Total Time: 25 - 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Perfectly roasted and caramelized broccoli is a popular side dish for any weeknight or even a dinner party.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Broccoli crowns or florets, fresh or frozen
  • 12 tsp olive oil or other fat
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 – 425’F, depending on how much time you have and if you’re baking anything else in the oven. At 350’F, baking time will be 45 or so minutes; at 425’F, approximately 20 minutes.
  2. If desired, line a baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil or unfoiled pan with nonstick spray.
  3. Chop your broccoli into uniform, smallish florets and sing “Choppin’ Broccoli” throughout.
  4. Put the chopped broccoli on the prepared pan and toss with desired amount of olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  5. Bake for 20 – 45 minutes, depending on oven temp, tossing and tasting every 10 – 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed. The broccoli is done when the floret buds and pan-side trunks are starting to brown.

Notes

Pro Tip #1: Toss/stir more often when baking at higher temps (400’F and above) to avoid pan-side scorching.

Pro Tip #2: Cut roasting time in half by microwaving the broccoli (or any vegetable) for approximately 3 minutes before roasting in the oven.

Pro Tip #3: Skip the chopping and buy frozen broccoli florets (not chopped broccoli, or, as I like to call it, “broccoli dust”. Again, microwave the frozen broccoli for about 3 minutes and then toss with seasonings and roast until it begins to brown (10 – 20 minutes).

Pro Tip #4: Almost any vegetable will work. We used broccoli here, but you can do the same thing for cauliflower, brussels sprouts, carrots, eggplant, bell peppers, sweet potatoes … this list goes on. Experiment and see what you like!

On the Grill:

Microwave the broccoli (or any vegetable) until it is just done (or if frozen, until there’s no more frost – about 3 minutes). Follow steps 2 – 4 above, using a baking sheet that you don’t care about – it will get dirty on the grill. Put the veggies and baking sheet on the grill top, and cook it alongside whatever else you’re grilling, tossing every time you flip your meat. 

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 - 45 minutes
  • Category: Recipes
  • Method: Roast

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 58
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg