Healthy Side Dish Recipe: Garlic Roasted Broccoli – using olive oil, garlic powder, and kosher salt, this recipe is one of the easiest side dishes that we have on busy weeknights.
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Broccoli Side Dish
My mom and dad had us over for dinner the other night, and my mom is always known to have healthy side dishes with the main course. She makes me sick really. She’s one of those…healthy types… you know?
Anyhoo… that night she made Garlic Roasted Broccoli. Now I’ve never been a huge “broccoli,” fan… I’ll admit it.
So, being polite, I managed to put a few pieces of this “healthy side dish,” on my plate, and took a “polite bite,” and I was SHOCKED!
My broccoli world was changed forever. I went back for seconds (ok fourths) and I even cleared the pan when I was putting dinner away. This is the most amazing healthy side dish, that I’ve ever had.
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How to Make Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Did I mention how easy it is? Yes, totally. Within 25 minutes, (including prep and cook time), I have my go-to weeknight side dish ready to eat.
Just a small little bowl will do, and you can mix the oil and the seasonings.
I’m all about easy. I buy the already cut, broccoli florets. Heck with that cutting stuff. Then, I put the broccoli in to a ziptop bag (I hate washing dishes), and I pour the olive oil mixture in, and shake it…shake it.
To avoid dirty dishes once again, I cover my cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with a non-stick spray.
Lay all of the broccoli out, to get it ready for it’s suntan.
How Long to Bake and What Temperature:
Bake it at 425 degrees, for 20 minutes (or longer if you like an even crispier broccoli — I sure do).
Straight out of the oven. Mmm…that crunchy little goodness is mouth-watering. Some times I’ll sprinkle a little more salt or parmesan cheese over the top of the broccoli after it comes out for a little more “umph.”
Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients
- 12 ounces broccoli florets
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt to taste; I used 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- black pepper optional
- parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Place your broccoli in a gallon size ziptop bag
- In a small bowl, combine oil, powder, and salt (pepper if using)
- Pour liquid mixture over the top of the broccoli
- Shake until broccoli is fully covered
- Pour broccoli out on to a greased cookie sheet, covered in aluminum foil
- Bake for 20 minutes
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle with additional salt, parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
I hope you enjoy this recipe! I even made it for my husband’s birthday dinner along with my easy steak recipe! It was DELISH!
I’d love to hear if you’ve made this, or will be giving it a try! If your New Year’s Resolution was to eat healthier, add this recipe to your Pinterest board for sure!
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P.S. Post updated on 3-7-2017 with new photos!
Celena Englett says
I made this last night! It was sooooo good!! Even my 7 year old liked it!! Thank you for posting this awesome recipe!
Jessica says
Aw!!! Yay! I’m so glad that you liked it, and yay for your 7 year old liking it too! That’s incredible!
Tammy says
Where are all the carbs coming from?
Jessica says
Hi Tammy! You know what, I had to take a double look at that too! Broccoli actually has carbs! I didn’t realize that until now!
Beth says
This looks so delicious! I can’t wait to give this a try! My kids are going to love this!
Jessica says
Thank you so much Beth! I hope you love it as much as we do!
Lisalia says
So easy to make and SO MUCH flavor! Delicious side dish for any meal!
Jessica says
Yay!!! Thrilled that you liked it too! I love how it’s a healthy option too!
Jen says
This was a total mom win at the dinner table. My kids ate all of their veggies without any nagging required. Loved it!
Jessica says
Yesssss! Now that’s something I can totally cheers to! Haha, mom wins are the best! Thank you for sharing!