Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic

Name: Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 heads broccoli (cut into bite-sized florets ); 3 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; sea salt for serving (optional)

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Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic is a healthy and delicious way to serve broccoli that’s simple to make and packed full of garlic flavor! Ready in just minutes, this is the best way to eat roasted broccoli!

Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic on a parchment lined baking pan.

No more boiling veggies and hoping your family will eat them! Roasted Broccoli with Garlic is so delicious and easy to make it will be your new go to recipe for serving this superfood.

Broccoli is one of those vegetables that when cooked properly, can be just as satisfying as a main course. I like to roast the broccoli because it brings out the sweetness of the vegetable. I use the same technique when making Roasted Brussel Sprouts.

For another delicious and easy vegetable side dish, be sure to try this Peas and Pancetta, an Italian favorite! And if you love broccoli, my Cranberry Broccoli Salad is sure to be one of your new favorite ways to make broccoli salad.

Why this recipe works

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to get more vegetables into your life. Thankfully, when prepared properly, veggies can be something you look forward to eating, rather than something you have to eat.

This recipe for oven roasted broccoli with garlic is hands down my favorite way to eat this superfood. Roasting the broccoli takes off the sharp bite and brings out its sweet flavors.

To amp up the flavors in this, I make a dressing of olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt. This gets tossed with the broccoli florets before roasting.

The flavors of the dressing give the broccoli a slightly spicy and pungent bite that’s so addicting. Finish it off with some sea salt to really make your mouth happy.

Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and red pepper flakes on a lined baking sheet.

With a simple dish like this that’s done in just minutes, there’s no excuse not to eat your greens. Give this recipe a try and I guarantee it’ll be your new favorite way to make broccoli.

Ingredients

The ingredients for Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic are simple: broccoli florets, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt.

Broccoli – this recipe calls for two heads of broccoli, which is about 6-7 cups of florets. You can use whole broccoli heads, or the florets that are already prepared.
Olive Oil – the floral flavor of a good quality olive oil really brings out the flavors here. Use an extra virgin olive oil if possible.
Garlic – freshly minced garlic is best in this recipe. Pre-chopped garlic can be substituted if needed.
Red Pepper Flakes – the red pepper flakes add a nice bite without adding too much heat. If you are sensitive to spice, you can omit them.

Read on to see how delicious and simple this recipe is!

How to Make Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic

Roasted Broccoli is simple to make and so much better than boiling or pan frying the broccoli. To start, you will need to preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set aside.

overhead photo of dressing tossed with the veggies and spread out on a baking sheet.

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt.

Step 2: Mix together the dressing ingredients and set aside. Then, cut up broccoli into bite-sized florets.

Step 3: Place the broccoli florets in a large mixing bowl. Then, pour the dressing over top and use a large spoon to toss the mixture together.

Step 4: Pour the broccoli on to your prepared baking sheet. Spread the broccoli on the baking sheet so that there is room around each floret.

Bake the broccoli on the upper third rack in the oven until it is crunchy and slightly charred. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with some sea salt if using.

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic on a parchment lined baking sheet with blue and white striped towel in the background.

I love to serve this with my Easy Turkey Meatloaf or Salmon in Foil with Caramelized Onions. Makes for a healthy and easy weeknight dinner that’s delicious for meal prep too!

Recipe Tips and FAQs

Roasting broccoli is a great way to add extra flavor and soften the veggie. Here are my tips for getting the perfect roasted broccoli every time.

Always roast your broccoli (or any vegetable) at a high heat. Position the baking rack near the top ⅓ of the oven and roast between 425 to 450 degrees.
If you want to use the stalks of the broccoli too, be sure to cut off the outer portion of the stalk which tends to be more difficult to chew.
Don’t crowd the broccoli when you are roasting it. Crowding veggies will cause them to steam leaving you with a mushier texture.

How many cups of broccoli are in head?

There are approximately 3-4 cups of broccoli florets in a head of broccoli. One head of broccoli will yield about 9 ounces of florets.

Can you eat broccoli stalks?

Yes, you can and should eat broccoli stalks are they are super nutritious and full of fiber. To roast the broccoli stalk with your broccoli, just remove the outer layer of the stalk, either with a vegetable peeler or sharp knife. Then cut up and add to your roasting pan.

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic on a lined parchment baking pan.

What to serve with roasted broccoli?

Here are some healthy and delicious main course options that go great with oven roasted broccoli with garlic:

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