Roasted Broccoli with a Kick is not only a nutritious side dish but also bursting with flavor, making it an incredibly delicious addition to any meal. Pair it with curry turkey burgers for a wholesome and satisfying dinner that delights the taste buds while keeping health in mind!
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🍶 The Ingredients
This dish requires just a handful of ingredients and can easily be adjusted to suit your spice preference, allowing you to customize the heat level to your liking.
🥦 Variations and Substitutions
- Fresh Vegetables – We highly recommend going with fresh broccoli for this dish. You can purchase two whole heads or just the crowns. Simply use a knife to cut away the thick stem, and then easily cut away the florets into bite-sized pieces.
- Add-Ins – Cauliflower, carrots, and whole mushrooms are wonderful additions to the dish. Simply toss with the sauce along with the broccoli before roasting.
- Flavor Enhancers – Chili sauce, or chili garlic paste can be found in the condiments (or Asian) section of most supermarkets. This recipe carries a low to medium spice level. Our favorite chili sauce is Sambel Oelek, but a nice Sriracha is great, too.
See the recipe card (with video) below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Expert Tip
If you prefer to go with packaged broccoli, then seek out the bagged variety that is typically used for steaming. No need to steam! Frozen can be used in a pinch, but we find that the texture isn’t as desirable once it’s roasted.
👩🏼🍳 How To Make Roasted Broccoli with a Kick
- Step 1: Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Step 2: Add the remaining ingredients into a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Step 3: Place the broccoli in a large bowl and pour the sauce over it. Toss to coat.
- Step 4: Spread the broccoli on a baking sheet (or dish) and roast for 20 minutes.
🍽️ How To Serve
- We love roasting the broccoli on a standard baking sheet. However, you can also use a 9×13″ baking dish, or even the dish you plan to serve it in, just make sure it’s oven-safe.
- This dish is delicious served warm, but, it’s also good at room temperature.
- We love serving this a holiday gatherings, outdoor BBQs, or just an easy weeknight dinner.
🔥 How To Store and Re-heat
- The leftovers are fantastic. We stir them into chopped lettuce and other salad ingredients for a healthy and satisfying salad.
- Place the leftovers in a container with a lid and refrigerate for up to 5 days, or leave on the counter (covered) for 2 to 3 days.
- To reheat, place in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 325°F until heated through, usually about 20 minutes. You can also crisp them up in your air-fryer at 350°F for about 3 minutes.
🙋🏽♂️ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Assemble and then bake (20 minutes) just before serving.
Yes. The texture will be very soft. Be sure to let thaw and drain off any excess liquid. Fresh is definitely best.
Yes! You can omit the oil and go with reduced-sodium soy sauce for an even healthier version. See the recipe card for nutritional information. Serve it with baked lemon tilapia for an incredible (and healthy) meal!
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Roasted Broccoli With a Kick
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Equipment
- Baking pan or 9"x13" baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 broccoli crowns thick stems removed, cut into florets, about 3 to 4 cups
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon chili paste such as Sambel Oelek or sriracha
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Whisk together all the ingredients (except broccoli) in a small bowl. Place the cut broccoli in a large bowl. Add the sauce and toss to coat the broccoli evenly.2 broccoli crowns
- Spread the broccoli over a baking sheet or baking dish and roast for 20 minutes, or until broccoli is lightly browned on top and softened, stirring about halfway through. Serve at once.2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoon chili paste, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Nutrition
POST UPDATE: This recipe was originally published in January 2014, but was updated with improved tweaks to the recipe, with new tips and photography, and a fabulous new video in March 2025!
Geetha says
Awesome got to try them soon.welove broccoli.