Oven Roasted Broccoli
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Oven Roasted Broccoli
Description
The Oven Roasted Broccoli recipe highlights simple ingredients to transform broccoli into a flavorful side with appealing texture. By tossing broccoli florets and peeled, sliced stems with olive oil, salt, and pepper, you coat each piece thoroughly. Proper drying of the broccoli is essential to avoid steaming during roasting, allowing the high oven heat to develop a roasted, slightly crisp surface while keeping the interior tender crisp.
The recommended roasting time varies with floret size; smaller pieces cook in about 10 minutes while larger ones may need up to 15 minutes. For added flavor, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese followed by a brief broil creates a savory topping that enhances the dish. Placing florets with flat sides down against the baking sheet can improve caramelization by maximizing surface contact.
This preparation makes broccoli enjoyable without complicated steps and pairs well with many main courses. It also allows flexibility, cooking all parts of the broccoli including the stems, reducing waste and adding texture variety.
Broccoli can be washed and dried in advance, even up to five days prior, which streamlines preparation on the day of cooking. If using pre-washed broccoli, seasoning it directly in the packaging and shaking it can save time and reduce cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli about 4 cups florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese optional, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Chop the broccoli into bite sized florets.
- Place the broccoli florets on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and massage the oil into the broccoli to completely coat the florets.
- Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender crisp. Larger florets will need closer to 15 minutes, smaller ones will need about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and broil for 1 minute if desired.
Notes
- Cut broccoli into even sizes to ensure uniform roasting; place flat sides down for better caramelization.
- Peel and slice broccoli stems to roast alongside florets, adding texture and using the whole vegetable.
- Dry broccoli thoroughly before roasting to prevent steaming and promote browning.
- Broccoli can be washed and dried up to 5 days before cooking for convenience.
- If using pre-washed broccoli, season it in the bag and shake to coat evenly and reduce mess.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 135.5mg | 151% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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