Foolproof Roasted Broccoli

5 from 9 votes

The secrets to making perfectly roasted broccoli florets every time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: International

Servings: servings

Calories: 166kcal

Place foil or parchment paper on baking pan and lightly oil; set aside
Pre-heat oven to 450ºF; once oven reaches temperature, place baking pan in oven on middle rack
Allow baking pan to heat in oven for 10 minutes
Meanwhile, rinse and pat dry broccoli
1½ lbs. broccoli crowns
Trim stems and cut into bite size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl; set aside
In a small bowl, add oil, garlic powder and sugar and combine well
3 tablespoons oil, ½ tablespoon garlic powder (optional), 1 tablespoon sugar
Pour oil mixture over broccoli; toss well to coat all the broccoli
Remove hot pan from oven and spread broccoli onto pan in an even single layer
Return pan to oven on the middle rack; bake for 20-25 minutes, turning broccoli halfway during cooking time
Remove broccoli from oven; season with salt, pepper and shredded parmesan (optional) and serve immediately
salt and pepper, to taste, shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

The small amount of sugar in this recipe encourages the broccoli to brown; it can be omitted, but the roasting time may have to be increased if you want that "charred" look and flavor
Be sure to line the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, then give it a light spray of baking oil. If you don't line the baking sheet, the pan will turn brown and will be harder to clean.