Honey Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
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4.4
Honey Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
Description
This recipe begins by trimming broccoli into uniform florets to ensure even roasting. The broccoli is tossed in a sauce made from melted butter and a neutral oil combined with soy sauce, honey, finely minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. This liquid coating imparts sweet, salty, and garlicky notes.
Roasting at 425°F develops tender florets with browned, crispy edges that add texture contrast. The honey caramelizes lightly, enriching the flavor profile while the soy sauce adds umami depth.
The finished broccoli pairs well as a flavorful side dish accompanying various mains. Its slightly charred, sweet-savory profile provides a more complex alternative to simple steamed or sautéed broccoli.
For best results, cut the florets into similar sizes for uniform cooking. The recipe notes also provide options for storage in the refrigerator for several days, freezing after flash freezing on a tray, and reheating suggestions including oven warming for maintaining texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds broccoli about 2 large heads
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, or oil
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil avocado or olive, generic cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Prep the Broccoli. Trim and remove stems from the heads of broccoli and then cut into smaller florets, about 1-2 inches in size.
- Season the Broccoli. Add the melted butter, oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk until smooth and combined. Add the cut florets to the bowl and toss until they’re well coated in the sauce.
- Bake in the Oven. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Add broccoli and spread into a single layer. Bake broccoli in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until it’s fork tender and the edges are slightly charred. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Cut broccoli florets uniformly to ensure even roasting.
- High oven temperature creates crispy edges and caramelizes the honey glaze.
- Pre-chopped broccoli can be stored in the fridge ahead of time.
- Leftovers keep well in an airtight container refrigerated for 3 to 4 days.
- For freezing, flash freeze broccoli on a baking tray before transferring to storage containers; it maintains quality for 6 to 9 months.
- Reheat leftover broccoli in the oven or microwave as needed to regain warmth.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 997IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 122mg | 136% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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