How to Choose the Best Broccoli:
Opt for heads that are bright green in color. The stem should be firm and the florets should have a springy texture. Brown or yellow spots and soft stems are signs of older vegetables, which you can still roast, but fresher options are always better.
How to Cut Broccoli:
Broccoli can be an intimidating vegetable to chop up. It doesn’t have to be! Simply follow these instructions for this broccoli in the oven recipe:
Can I Use Frozen Broccoli?
Yes, you can use frozen veggies to make roasted broccoli using this recipe. In fact, your broccoli in the oven will be even more tender when using frozen instead of fresh. No need to thaw — simply place it on the pan frozen and add approximately 5 minutes to the roasting time.
Do You Have to Boil Broccoli Before Cooking It?
Some roast broccoli recipes require you to blanch the vegetable before roasting. Blanching is a great cooking method for broccoli — and one that will give your florets a tender yet crispy texture. That said, you don’t need to add that extra step for this recipe.
How Do You Keep Vegetables From Burning in the Oven?
You can keep your vegetables from burning in the oven by being careful with the cooking temperature. Our broccoli in the oven recipe requires you to roast your veggies at 425 degrees F. The high heat will cook up your roasted broccoli in about 20 minutes. Any longer and you risk ending up with charred results.
What’s the Best Oil to Use When Roasting Broccoli?
Our roast broccoli recipe calls for olive oil, as it’s one of our favorites and we always have it on hand! Any oil with a high smoke point will do. Here are some other good options:
Avocado oilGheeVegetable oil
Can You Roast Wilted Broccoli?
Roasting is a great way to use up any vegetables in your fridge that may have seen brighter days. If you have vegetables that have started to discolor just slightly, are wilted, or are just a little bit limp, feel free to use them in this recipe. However you should never try to cook with foods that are slimy, wet, or extremely discolored. You can get sick if you try to eat veggies in this state! You can also freeze your roast broccoli. Place in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container before placing inside your freezer. It will keep for up to 10-12 months. Make sure to let it thaw in the fridge overnight the day before you want to eat it. Then, reheat in the microwave as instructed above! If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious vegetable side dish recipes:
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