Simple Roasted Broccoli

Roasted Broccoli

My dad claims my first word was “broccoli.” I believe him. He probably roasted it when I was a wee one and the sweet aromas from the perfectly cooked dish wafted over to my high chair and drew out this first utterance: “Broccoli.”

…or he’s just pulling my leg.

This is our favorite way of eating broccoli. Roasting it brings out the sweet flavors of the broccoli and creates crispy ends that are just so good. Really, there’s nothing better than crispy edges of food (think about it…).  This healthy dish compliments just about any protein you’re serving up throughout the week. And who knows, maybe your little one will soon be asking for it by name.

Simple Roasted Broccoli

Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 45 min.

Ingredients:

2 lbs. broccoli crowns

1/4 cup olive oil

2 teaspoons Kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375°. Cut the stem off the broccoli stem and cut into thin 1/4″ medallions. Place all medallions in a large bowl. Pull apart broccoli crowns into pieces and add to the bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a sheet pan and bake for 45 minutes until edges are brown.

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Comments (4)

  • mama smith 12 years ago Reply

    Mmmm- we love it, too! Zach made it like this earlier in the week but side it was 106 and didn’t want to use the oven, he put in in foil on the grill – the was yummy, too!

    The Newlywed Chefs 12 years ago Reply

    Grilling it would be awesome, too! Yum.

  • Chrissy 12 years ago Reply

    Oh I just LOVE roasting broccoli! It really does bring out great flavor! I usually add a squeeze of lemon juice and sometimes, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

  • Kelly 11 years ago Reply

    I made these tonight and they were delicious!! Believe it or not, I don’t think I’ve had roasted broccoli before and I don’t know if I can go back to having them any other way! Thanks for the recipe!

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