Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Updated Sep 29, 2026
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This oven roasted broccoli recipe is the best, it’s crispy, tender and perfectly seasoned. This roasted broccoli is easy to make with 6 ingredients and roasted at high heat for the best crispy exterior – ready in just 20 minutes!
Broccoli is my favorite vegetable, and this roasted broccoli recipe is by far my favorite way to cook it. I make this roasted broccoli at least twice a week for my family because it’s so easy, healthy and so delicious that I usually eat a good amount straight off the pan before it ever makes it to the table. Plus it pairs well with just about every dinner recipe under the sun.
In this recipe, broccoli florets are tossed with olive oil and seasonings, then roasted at 450 degrees Fahrenheit until they’re tender with irresistibly crispy, browned edges. Plus, you can make it with fresh or frozen broccoli!
Why You’ll Love Roasted Broccoli Recipe
- Perfect texture. Browned crispy exterior with tender centers.
- Quick and easy. Ready in 20 minutes with 6 ingredients.
- Simple ingredients. You probably already have them all on hand.
- Fresh or frozen broccoli. I make this recipe with both, and I’ve included instructions for each.
- Pairs well with everything. Serve it with your favorite dinner recipes healthy side dish.
This has become my go-to recipe for roasted broccoli – a couple of minutes prep and straight into the oven, making it a winner in our house.
– Amy
Roasted Broccoli Recipe: Ingredients
- Broccoli Florets. Trim fresh broccoli and use the tops (called florets) in this recipe. You can also use frozen broccoli florets with great results. TIP: Be sure the broccoli is completely dry after washing it – excess moisture can cause it to steam instead of roast.
- Olive Oil. Avocado oil is a good substitute for olive oil.
- Garlic Powder. I suggest using powdered garlic because it coats the broccoli and gives it a crispy texture. Minced garlic can be used instead.
- Paprika. My favorite is smoked paprika, but any variety works well.
- Black pepper. Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor.
How to Make Roasted Broccoli
The key to making the best roasted broccoli is using high heat, cutting the florets into evenly sized pieces and giving them plenty of room on the baking sheet so they roast instead of steam. We’ll walk through this recipe together, and don’t forget to watch the video.
The first step in this roasted broccoli recipe is to make the spice mixture. Combining the spices beforehand will make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the broccoli florets. Set it aside to use later.
How to Roast Frozen Broccoli
Yes, you can roast frozen broccoli! I make this recipe with frozen broccoli all the time. You don’t need to thaw it first, but you do need warm it briefly in the oven before adding the oil and seasonings to remove excess water.
- Spread out the frozen broccoli in an even layer on the baking sheet, then put it in the preheated oven for 1-2 minutes until it’s thawed.
- Once warm, remove the broccoli from the oven and drizzle it with olive oil and stir.
- Then add the spices and stir to coat.
- Return to the oven and roast according to the recipe instructions.
Next, combine the broccoli and olive oil. Be sure to stir so the olive oil is evenly distributed and all the broccoli pieces are evenly coated.
dry the broccoli
Make sure the broccoli is dry before using it int his recipe. Excess moisture can cause the broccoli to steam instead of roast. This is why we thaw the broccoli in the oven first if it’s frozen – to get out excess moisture.
Once the broccoli is evenly coated with olive oil, sprinkle the spice mixture over the broccoli.
Stir until all the broccoli pieces are evenly coated.
Then, spread the broccoli pieces in an even layer on a large baking sheet.
Roast the broccoli at 450°F (232°C) stirring once halfway through. I roast broccoli at 450°F (232°C) because the high heat quickly cooks the broccoli while creating crispy, browned edges. At this temperature, bite-sized broccoli florets take about 14-15 minutes to roast. Please be aware that all ovens bake differently, so make sure to check the broccoli at around 7 minutes!
Also, the size you cut the florets into will effect the baking time (smaller florets = shorter bake time, larger florets = longer bake time). So keep that in mind!
Towards the end of baking if the broccoli isn’t crisping up as you’d like it to, turn the oven to broil and bake for 1-2 minutes. I usually only need to do this occasionally when using frozen broccoli!
How to Serve Roasted Broccoli
For best taste and texture serve this roasted broccoli fresh from the oven with your favorite dinner recipes. Oven roasted broccoli is one of my favorite easy side dishes because it pairs well with almost any meal. Here are some suggestions:
- This balsamic pot roast is my go-to meal when I want a special dinner with minimal work. I love serving this broccoli recipe on the side!
- The best homemade meatloaf recipe or homemade sloppy joes – YUM!
- I always serve it alongside homemade mac and cheese for a balanced meal.
- I love serving this oven roasted broccoli with egg dishes, like quiche, egg casserole, frittatas, omelettes, etc.
- This roasted broccoli recipe pairs perfectly with this slow cooker chicken teriyaki!
How to Store Roasted Broccoli
Store leftover roasted broccoli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat
For the best texture, reheat roasted broccoli in a 375°F oven for 4-5 minutes until hot and crispy. You can also reheat it in the microwave, although it will be softer.
More Roasted Vegetable Recipes
Roasted veggies are my favorite, here are some more delicious recipes.
- Roasted beets are one of my faves, especially on this beet salad!
- We make these oven roasted green beans about as often as this broccoli, and you can use frozen green beans too.
- Adding bacon is always a good idea – especially when it’s theses roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon.
- Or, make my balsamic roasted brussel sprouts – so easy and so good.
- These savory roasted carrots and honey roasted carrots are both amazing.
- In the spring, we make this oven roasted asparagus all the time.
- Also try this medley of roasted vegetables.
Roasted Broccoli Recipe FAQs
Store roasted broccoli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
There are two ways to re-heat roasted broccoli:
Warm it in the microwave. This method will heat it up but will not re-crisp it. It’s the easiest and quickest way to reheat!
In the oven. If I have the time, I like to reheat this broccoli recipe in the oven. Simply preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, place the oven on a small baking sheet or in a small baking pan, and heat until it’s warmed through and crispy (usually 4-5 minutes).
Roast broccoli at 450°F (232°C) – it gives crispy edges and tender centers.
Bite-sized broccoli florets take about 14-15 minutes to roast at 450°F. Remember, smaller pieces of broccoli will roasted faster, while larger pieces will take longer.
The most common reasons for soggy broccoli are wet broccoli or overcrowding the baking sheet. Both create steam, which prevents the broccoli from browning and becoming crispy.
No, absolutely not! Don’t do this or your broccoli will be overcooked and either be soggy or flat out mushy.
Yes! Broccoli is a great source of fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, folic acid, and potassium! And olive oil (the other main ingredient in this roasted broccoli recipe), has anti-inflammatory properties, is high in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants!
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Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Video
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds broccoli florets (about 8 cups, 24 ounces) ounces, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450℉ (232℃).
- Grease a large baking sheet, set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together garlic powder, sea salt, paprika and black pepper. Set aside.
- Place broccoli pieces in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil and stir until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the broccoli, stir and repeat with the second half and stir until evenly distributed.
- Spread seasoned broccoli evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast at 450℉ for 14- 15 minutes, or until the broccoli is nicely roasted, stirring once halfway through. (Note: the size you cut the florets into will effect the baking time (smaller florets need a shorter bake time, larger florets need a longer bake time).
- If necessary, broil the broccoli for 1-2 minutes at the end of roasting time to crisp it up (I find this is only necessary if using frozen broccoli).
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- Spread out the frozen broccoli in an even layer on the baking sheet, then put it in the preheated oven for 1-2 minutes until it’s warm but it isn’t roasting.
- Once it’s warm, remove the broccoli from the oven and drizzle it with olive oil and stir.
- Then add the spices and stir to coat.
- Return to the oven and roast according to the recipe instructions.
- Broccoli Florets. Trim fresh broccoli and use the tops (called florets) in this recipe. You can also use frozen broccoli florets with great results.
- Olive Oil. Avocado oil is a good substitute for olive oil.
- Garlic Powder. I suggest using powdered garlic because it coats the broccoli and gives it a crispy texture. Minced garlic can be used instead.
- Paprika. My favorite is smoked paprika, but any variety works well.
- Black pepper. Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor.
- Warm it in the microwave. This method will heat it up but will not re-crisp it. It’s the easiest and quickest way to reheat.
- In the oven. If I have the time, I like to reheat this broccoli recipe in the oven. Simply preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, place the oven on a small baking sheet or in a small baking pan, and heat until it’s warmed through and crispy (usually 4-5 minutes).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
For a different twist on seasoning try using pumpkin pie spice in place of the garlic and paprika in either the roasted broccoli or roasted carrot recipe.
Very good. Will make again without changing a thing. Broccoli done perfect.
It is the best roasted broccoli recipe yet! This will become a weekly side dish.
I made this tonight and it was delicious. My husband usually hates when I make broccoli but he loved this. I will be making this again.
I’m so glad your family love this recipe as much as we do, Ann!
If I use the frozen (microwavable) broccoli for this recipe, do I need to microwave first or is it fine to leave frozen when roasting?
I make this recipe with frozen broccoli all the time. Preheat the oven, spread the frozen broccoli out on a baking sheet, put it in the preheated oven until it’s warm (but not fully cooked) – about 5 minutes. Then remove, add olive oil and seasonings and return to oven until cooked!
Turned out great! The whole family approved and will definitely be making again and again
Thank you Marci!!
I am trying this tonight along with your Easy Mac n cheese recipe!! I was wondering where you picked up that gorgeous roasting pan? Looks like a family heirloom or a great antique/thrift find!! Thank-you for the easy recipes!!
Hey Tracey! Yes, it is a vintage Ovenex pan with a starburst pattern. I have found them on Etsy!
My teenage son isn’t the craziest about cooked broccoli, but he inhaled this tonight. My 4 yo grandson even ate some, despite saying broccoli is “yucky”. Hahaha…this was delicious. I did add a bit of sesame oil, a little goes a long way. This was the perfect side tonight!
I abhor broccoli but hubby loves it. Decided to give your recipe a try and BOTH of us loved it. Will miracles never cease. I look forward to eating this again.
A miracle indeed!! I’m so glad you love it!
I like the healthy recipes
This was DELICIOUS!!! Like mic drop good.
Perfect for the 16 oz packs of florets!