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Roasted Broccoli

Roasted Broccoli

Updated March 23, 2026

Broccoli florets roasted at high heat with olive oil, salt, and pepper until charred and tender.

This side fits naturally next to chicken parmesan, spaghetti, garlic bread, roasted chicken, and grilled steak. Drying broccoli well is the single biggest factor in strong browning.

Using preheated sheet pan increases char and crispness. Avoid parchment paper at this temperature. It limits caramelization.

Cook time
30 min
Rating
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Ingredients

Scale
Measurement units
  • 1 ¾ lb Broccoli crowns or whole heads
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • ¾ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • ½ tsp Red chili flakes

Instructions

Prep the broccoli
Preheat to 425°F and set rack in middle position.
Equipment
  • oven
Trim and dry
Trim stems, slice crowns into even florets, and dry thoroughly with towel.
Equipment
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
Ingredients
  • broccoli crowns or whole heads (1 ¾ lb)
Toss with oil
Toss florets in large bowl with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Equipment
  • large bowl
Ingredients
  • broccoli crowns or whole heads (1 ¾ lb)
  • olive oil (3 tbsp)
  • salt (¾ tsp)
  • black pepper (½ tsp)
Arrange on pan
Spread broccoli in single layer on sheet pan, leaving space between pieces.
Equipment
  • sheet pan
Ingredients
  • broccoli crowns or whole heads (1 ¾ lb)
Roast until charred
Roast 15 to 20 minutes, flipping once halfway, until edges brown and stems turn tender.
Equipment
  • oven
  • sheet pan
Ingredients
  • broccoli crowns or whole heads (1 ¾ lb)
Season and serve
Add lemon juice or chili flakes for acidity or heat.
Ingredients
  • lemon juice (1 tbsp)
  • red chili flakes (½ tsp)
Serve warm
Serve immediately while florets are crisp and hot.
Ingredients
  • broccoli crowns or whole heads (1 ¾ lb)

Tomorrow's Meal

Crispy Broccoli and Cheese Frittata

Chop roasted broccoli and layer into a skillet with eggs and melted cheese, then finish under the broiler for a golden, savory next-day meal

You'll need to pick up:

EggsCheese (cheddar or gruyere)Butter or oilSalt and pepper

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Chop cold roasted broccoli into bite-sized pieces
  2. 2.Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat
  3. 3.Whisk 8 eggs with salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup milk
  4. 4.Pour eggs into skillet, scatter broccoli and 1/2 cup grated cheese on top
  5. 5.Cook 3-4 minutes until edges set, then transfer to broiler
  6. 6.Broil 3-4 minutes until top is golden and center is just set
  7. 7.Slide onto cutting board, slice into wedges, serve warm

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