Even if you think you don’t like broccoli, bear with me. Roasting this cruciferous vegetable completely transforms it. Although I like broccoli in all forms – raw, steamed, stir fried, you name it – there’s nothing like roasted broccoli. As it crisps and lightly browns it takes on an incredibly satisfying texture and nutty flavor that even broccoli haters have loved. I swear. This is barely a recipe, but it’s so good and I make it so often I finally had to share. It’s an incredibly versatile side that compliments just about every meal from roast chicken to steak, and from black bean burgers to pasta. Plus, it’s gluten free, kosher dairy, and vegetarian. Leave off the parmesan to make it vegan and parve! Trust me, it’s still delicious. What’s your favorite way to enjoy broccoli?
- 2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Toss the broccoli with olive oil and season with salt.
- Spread in an even layer on a large baking sheet and transfer to the oven.
- Roast for 20 minutes, or until slightly crispy and browned.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool just slightly.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and toss with the parmesan. Serve immediately.
Linked up at Tastetastic Thursday over at A Little Nosh
Is this a confessional? I’ve never roasted broccoli. ever.
What shall my penance be?
How about I be required to roast broccoli for the next 3 night. Geez, this looks good, Katherine.
Oh Maureen you’ve got to give it a go! Seriously, it’s the best!!! 🙂
I looooove roasted broccoli. Adding parmesan is a perfect addition. Love it!
Me too! The parmesan really is a wonderful finishing touch.
I love roast broccoli! Of course I like any vegetable roasted – never yet met one that didn’t taste great. I usually serve mine plain (or with balsamic vinegar), but Parmesan is a great idea. Good photos of a very difficult subject. Thanks for this.
I am also a huge fan of roasted vegetables of all kinds. Balsamic is a great idea as well, thanks!
I love broccoli too, but have never tried them roasted… I will have to try!
Oh Pola – if you like broccoli then you’ll love it roasted! I promise 🙂
Great idea, I do love roasting my veggies but never broccoli. Maybe because its so tender and I’d be scared it would just evaporate 🙂
Definetly a keeper! Take care…
I can assure you it doesn’t evaporate! 😉 I like roasting it until it gets a little crispy, but you can take it out even before then. It really brings out a beautiful nutty flavor in the broccoli. Thanks Gerry!
I love love broccoli but have yet to roast, not sure why, I am definitely going to have to do this. It looks awesome.
I hope you try! Seriously, roasted broccoli is so delicious. We could eat it like that every day.
This looks absolutely gorgeous 🙂 I love roasting cauliflower, so why not broccoli?
Thanks Kiri! I also love roasted cauliflower – and I have to say I think I love roasted broccoli even more!
This is my favourite way to make broccoli. I add a little pepper and sometimes a tiny bit of fresh lemon juice along with the parmesan!
Me too! Mmm pepper and lemon sound like great additions – I’ll have to try next time! Thanks 🙂
I love broccoli too in any form..your roasted look so so so good plus cheese, girl you got me right there..
Great photos and fantastic recipe!!!
Thanks Sandra!! Your comments always make me smile 🙂
My favourite veg! I usually steam or stir fry them, and it looks like I will be roasting them very soon too!
Me too! I love broccoli any which way, but this has got to be my favorite 🙂
One of my favorite vegetables and one of my favorite ways to enjoy it! I also like putting ground flax seeds on it. And to make it vegan and still cheesy-awesome, you can substitute nutritional yeast for parmesan (my new favorite thing!).
Oooh flax seed is a great idea and I will have to check out nutritional yeast as a cheese substitute! Very cool, thanks for the tip!
I think I’ll make this for dinner tonight…so simple and delicious 🙂
I hope you enjoy roasted broccoli as much as I do! It really doesn’t get any simpler or more delicious than this!
I love broccoli in all forms too, but this is so simple and I haven’t roasted it too many times, I definitely want to try it!
Yes, roasted broccoli is simple and delicious! I hope you enjoy 🙂
I love broccoli and nothing beats the way it tastes roasted. I almost made myself sick on it years ago, the first time I tried roasted broccoli. This is exactly how I make mine as well!
I love that you make your broccoli the same way! It’s so easy but sooo good.
I like broccoli any which way it comes, but especially roasted!
Me too Jen! 🙂
Oh I absolutely LOVE broccoli. People think I have lost it when I vocally confess my love for broccoli! But I have never tried roasted version. I am sure the roasted version will cement my love for broccoli further 😉 Perhaps I would add some crushed black pepper and a dash of lemon instead of parmesan.
Haha I know how you feel! My husband and I are also huge broccoli fans!! Seriously, if you love broccoli try roasting it – it’s just a whole new level of delicious! And pepper and lemon would be incredible as well 🙂
Broccoli is something I usually steam, however looks like I need to move on over to the roasted side! When I think of roasting I think about the heavier veggies, so this did not cross my mind. Tasty idea and yours looks delicious. Have a great day!
Steaming is definitely the most common way to prepare broccoli, and definitely delicious – but try roasting it! Oh, I could preach about how good it is forever!
Congrats on the Top 9!!! And coincidentally, I made this last night for dinner 🙂
Thanks Liz! I’m so happy to hear that! I hope you liked it 🙂
This looks wonderful! Congratulations!
Thank you!!
A perfect way to have broccoli and I had forgotton all about roasting it.. Thank you, I love the simple dishes! c
I am so happy to have reminded you about roasted broccoli 🙂 Simple dishes are always the best, aren’t they?!
I love all forms of broccoli, but roasting is by far the best! Love your addition of Parmesan cheese. Your photo is so appealing – wish I had a plate of this right now. 🙂
Thanks Hannah! I have to agree with you – roasted broccoli is my absolute favorite!
Mine would be stir-fried with minced garlic! This looks mouthwatering.
That is definitely another amazing way to enjoy broccoli! Really, I haven’t met a broccoli I didn’t like. Thanks Angie!
I like broccoli and have eaten it raw and stir fried but never roasted it. Definitely wants to try now.
Raw and stir fried are both great – but nothing beats roasted! I hope you give it a try!
This is a great post, Katherine. I actually never roasted broccoli in oven before… Is it common in Western cuisine? I usually boil it or stir fly it and that’s about it. This is totally new method to me and I’ll definitely try it. I always have broccoli and Parmesan. This will be on our table very soon!
Thanks Nami!! I’m not sure whether it’s common or not. I only discovered roasted broccoli a few years ago but it quickly became my favorite way to eat it!
Easy, light and tasty recipe… great idea!
Thanks Giulia!
Roasted broccoli sounds good especially with Parmesan cheese. Healthy, delicious and best of all simple!
Thank you Asmita! It’s super delicious 🙂
I love any veggie roasted! Roasted cauliflower with some Parm is great too!
Me too! And you are so right, cauliflower is awesome like that too!
Roasting does such wondrous things to so many veggies — cauliflower, asparagus, endive, etc. It’s one of my fave ways to cook veggies.
It is so true Carolyn! Roasting is really quite magical when it comes to veggies.
I will admit to being a broccoli hater. Well, not a hater exactly — I love the stuff grown in my garden, just not what I find in the store. I’ll have to hold on to your recipe until summer! Theresa
I can understand being partial to the broccoli you’ve grown yourself 🙂 It’s broccoli season here so I’m enjoying it while I can! And I swear I’ve converted broccoli haters with this dish who say it’s the only way they’ve ever liked broccoli 😉
Love, love, LOVE Broccoli! This will only make it 10x better
Me too! It’s the best. And roasting it really does make it even better!
I love broccoli, my favourite way is blanched and then fried with a bit of chilli and lemon. I have never roasted it before, and am definitely going to have to try this! Thanks!
Ooh that sounds delicious too! I’ll have to try it that way next time. Thanks!
Thanks for linking up at A Little Nosh…you’re featured this week! http://www.alittlenosh.net/2012/02/tastetastic-thursday-31.html
Yay! Thanks so much Amy 🙂
I have a secret newfound love for broccoli, and I was looking for ideas for Shabbat dinner two days ago. Made this as a side and it was delish! So simple and so great. Only problem was I didn’t have enough broccoli, so the yield was ridiculously small… But we all enjoyed it nonetheless.
(I did however blanch the broccoli briefly before putting in the oven, to bring out the beautiful green color.)
I am so happy that you have a newfound love of broccoli, and that you enjoyed it nonetheless! Yes, the broccoli does shrink a bit in the oven so you do need to start off with a decent amount. Great idea to blanch it first. Thanks for letting me know how it turned out! 😀
I tried roasting broccoli for the first time and it was amazing. I followed your recipe and shared it on my blog. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. My guy has even requested it be made again and again. Yummy! http://quiche-ingqueen.blogspot.com/2012/03/roasted-broccoli-with-parmesan.html
I am so happy you liked it!! Off to check out your post 😀
A definite go-to recipe! Thank you!
My pleasure, thanks! 🙂 It’s one of our favorites.