Amazing Garlic Roasted Broccoli That Actually Tastes Good in 25 minutes
This recipe transforms bland broccoli into a crispy, irresistible side dish using garlic and simple seasonings. You will finally enjoy your greens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Spread the seasoned broccoli in a single layer on a baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the broccoli is tender-crisp and slightly browned at the edges.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use dry broccoli. Pat it well with a paper towel after washing.
- Do not skip tossing halfway through for even cooking.
- You can substitute minced garlic with garlic powder if you prefer, use 1 teaspoon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg