Apparently, broccoli has an image problem. In “Broccoli’s Extreme Makeover“, Michael Moss poses a challenge to an ad agency that scored big for brands like Coca-Cola: develop a marketing campaign for broccoli. They were stumped–because so many grown-ups have so many negative associations with broccoli.
Not me. I adore broccoli. But not when it’s mushy and overcooked. That’s why I love roasted broccoli. Roasting brings out the vegetable’s natural sweetness and adds a wonderful crispiness. My five year old has been known to three helpings . The other half of my household doesn’t know what they’re missing.
You can keep this recipe simple with salt and pepper or add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, a shake of nutritional yeast, or a squeeze of lemon juice over the florets when they come out of the oven.
15-Minute Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or coated with cooking spray.
- Place on middle rack of hot oven and bake 10 minutes, stirring halfway through (roast longer if you want it browner and crispier).
Nutrition
For another new way to prepare broccoli, try “Broccoli Under a Brick” over at Mom’s Kitchen Handbook.
What’s your favorite way to cook broccoli?
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We do the same for Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. Roasting is SO delicious. And EASY!
I use a pastry brush to lightly brush the olive oil so you get just the right taste without dousing it. Then sprinkle with salt/pepper.
Nice idea to use a pastry brush!
Thanks for the link to watch Broccoli’s Extreme Makeover! I loved it. I am off to buy some lovely broccoli.
This is super easy !
Thanks for the recipe
Thank you so much for this recipe!
I also got a kick out of Broccoli’s Showdown with Kale which includes two easy broccoli recipes. Thanks for another!
will the nutrients will loose? as we are heating for more than 5mints. ???
The broccoli may lose a small amount of its nutrients because it’s being heated at a higher temperature, but it’s not being submerged in water–so you certainly won’t see the losses you’d have with boiling. And it will still contain nutrients for sure–and it will be so yummy, kids will tend to eat a bigger portion! 🙂
Yesterday smitten kitchen posted a recipe for broccoli roast where you treat broccoli like barbecue ribs. You slice the broccoli head lengthwise, rub with a spice rub, roast and serve with a cider vinegar sauce. A fun twist that sounds delish.
Yum–that sounds great!!