Oven Roasted Frozen Broccoli: The Easiest Vegetable Side Dish
This recipe is the fastest and easiest vegetable side dish that works with almost any meal. This is our go-to on a busy day.
Oven Roasted Frozen Broccoli: The Easiest Vegetable Side Dish
This recipe is the fastest and easiest vegetable side dish that works with almost any meal. It’s our go-to on a busy day, providing a quick, nutritious addition to any dinner table. We also use this recipe and other frozen vegetables with our Easy Sweet Potato Bowls. Serve these with our favorite Green Goddess Dressing or Dairy-Free Ranch if you’re wanting to add some more flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
1. Quick and Easy: This recipe is perfect for busy days when you need a fast and healthy side dish. Using frozen broccoli saves time on washing and chopping.
2. Versatile: Oven roasted broccoli pairs well with almost any main dish and can be easily customized with different seasonings and dressings.
3. Filled with Nutrients: Broccoli is packed with essential vitamins and phytonutrients that are beneficial for your health. It’s rich in vitamin C, which supports immune function and skin health, and vitamin K, which is important for bone health and proper blood clotting. Broccoli also contains significant amounts of folate, potassium, and fiber. Additionally, it’s a great source of phytonutrients, which have antioxidant properties and may help reduce inflammation and the risk of chronic diseases.
Oven Roasted Frozen Broccoli: The Easiest Vegetable Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound frozen broccoli florets we use organic Woodstock farms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste or 1/2 tablespoon all purpose seasoning
Notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat. Spread the frozen florets out over the baking sheet (straight from freezer, they don’t need to be thawed).
- Drizzle olive oil over the florets and then sprinkle with seasoning. Toss to coat the florets and evenly distribute on baking sheet.
- Roast in the over for 20 minutes. Then take the baking sheet out and use a spatula (or appropriate kitchen tool) to stir the broccoli. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for another 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is cooked as desired.
- Serve (best served warm)