Parmesan roasted broccoli is incredibly crispy and browned on the outside, perfectly cooked through and tender on the inside, and ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a delicious veggie side dish!
Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables.
We have broccoli with our meals - or incorporated into our meals - all the time. At least once a week.
Usually it’s just steamed and served as a side, but we also make chicken Alfredo with broccoli, this chicken broccoli mac and cheese and sheet pan honey mustard chicken with potatoes and broccoli.
In the summertime, this healthy broccoli apple salad is one of my favorite things. So much crunch!
And these baked broccoli tots are something I made a lot when my kiddos were little to encourage some vegetable eating.
So broccoli is a very much adored vegetable in my life, but roasting them brings out a whole new dimension.
These Parmesan roasted broccoli are browned and crispy on the outside, cooked through on the inside, and have such a nutty and delicious flavor.
They’re so scrumptious made this way!
(If you have an Air Fryer, try these Air Fryer broccoli for an even faster way to “roast” them.)
But this oven version is a great go-to and they come out so crispy and yum!
However, there are a few tips and tricks to ensure you get the gloriously browned, evenly roasted and totally crispy pieces. And of course I’m going to share them all with you.
If you adore roasted veggies like I do, also check out these roasted parsnips and roasted cauliflower. I've even got a variety of seasoning options for you for both of those!
OK, let’s get cooking.
Now, I’ve got those notes and tips coming up below on how to make roasted broccoli. Just tryin’ to be helpful.
If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.
Tips on roasting broccoli:
- You want to cut your florets into small, bite-size pieces. This helps them roast evenly and cook in the appropriate amount of time.
- Placing the cut side part of each broccoli floret down onto the baking sheet helps with better browning. Totally worth it to spend a minute to arrange them that way. And make sure they are spread out in an even layer.
- Be sure to check your broccoli at around 16 minutes. (Don’t just set it for 20 minutes and leave.) Depending on the size of your florets and your oven, yours might be done by then. Roasted broccoli is delicious. Burnt broccoli is terrible.
- The recipe calls for red pepper flakes to give these just a slight kick. You can substitute regular black pepper if you are concerned about the spicy factor.
Now, I will happily devour these crispy broccoli bites as is. All day long.
However, you could certainly add a dipping sauce or a sauce to drizzle over the broccoli when serving.
Here are a few ideas, though feel free to get creative.
Dipping sauces for roasted broccoli:
- Ranch dressing
- Honey mustard
- Tahini sauce
- Creamy pesto dip
- Green goddess dressing
And of course, feel free to use these broccoli as a veggie add-in for grain bowls or with pasta or other dishes. They play nice with all kinds of other foods.
You could also roast another pan of potatoes while these are in the oven. Or pair them with a simple brown rice pilaf. (That recipe is coming up soon!)
I hope you give these a try soon for a new way to love your broccoli.
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Toss broccoli pieces with oil, salt and red pepper flakes. Spread evenly on a large, ungreased baking sheet. Place the cut sides of each of the broccoli florets down for better browning.
- Roast at 425 for 18-20 minutes, checking at 16 minutes. (You don’t want the broccoli to burn.)
- Toss the roasted broccoli with the Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
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Reva
This broccoli recipe is so good! I've made it now several times, and my family always enjoys it. I'm so glad to have an additional way to serve broccoli. I see making this recipe as part of my usual rotation for years to come!
Kathryn Doherty
Oh yay, I'm so happy to hear you all love this broccoli recipe! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊