Roasted Broccoli

Roasted broccoli is one of the nicest ways to cook this healthy and delicious vegetable in a way that is texturally interesting and maybe a little different the usual approach of steaming or boiling.

What is roasted broccoli?

With oven-roasted broccoli, you get a satisfying slight crunchy texture to the florets. And unlike boiling or steaming, the broccoli tends to keep its firmness.

How do you make simple roasted broccoli? 

This simple broccoli recipe takes just a few moments to prepare and then it’s straight in the oven for 10-15 minutes.  That’s it. It is so easy.

What other variations of oven-roasted broccoli can you make?

Once you’ve fallen in love with roasted broccoli you might want to adapt the recipe with other flavours to add some interest to your vegetable side dishes. Favourites include garlic, lemon, and parmesan broccoli.

You could also experiment with using the same technique on cauliflower.

What to serve roasted broccoli with?

We love roasted broccoli with a classic roast chicken, pan-fried salmon, or a salad medley. Broccoli is an all year round vegetable and as it so packed with vitamins and nutrients we try to include it in our diet every week.

Does this meet any specialist diets or requirements?

Of course, being a vegetable this dish is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

OVEN ROASTED BROCCOLI (SERVES 4)

INGREDIENTS

• 1-2 heads of Broccoli, florets removed
• 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
• Large pinch of Sea Salt Flakes

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180C (fan), prepare the broccoli florets and tip into a large bowl along with the vegetable oil and salt. Toss together and tip onto a baking tray covered in foil.
2. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes or until the florets start to turn golden.
3. Serve immediately.

 

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