The Best Oven Roasted Olive Oil Broccoli Recipe

I'm embarrassed to say that broccoli was not something I started eating until my twenties. The hubby introduced me to it as we were trying to incorporate more vegetables (aka dietary fiber!) into our diet. Over the years, we've experimented with a myriad of ways of cooking broccoli from steaming to roasting. 

We've landed on this recipe as the best way to enjoy broccoli because of its crispiness while still retaining just the right juiciness. Often times broccoli is soggy and limp and while still full of essential nutrients, there are so many better ways to enjoy this nutrient-dense vegetable.

Broccoli Nutrition Facts 

Whether you're on a low carb, ketogenic diet or just looking to add more cruciferous vegetables to your daily diet, broccoli is a power house filled with Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Folate and Potassium. A cup of broccoli contains about 30 calories, 2.4 grams of fiber and just 3.5 net carbs making it a great choice for those on a keto diet or any diet for that matter! 

Broccoli boasts a plethora of health benefits including contributing to better heart health, assisting to maintain optimal blood sugar levels, and helping with weight loss thanks to its fiber filling effects. Broccoli's anti-cancer properties come from the phytochemical, sulforaphane, which has been shown to prevent and treat a variety of different cancers. Beyond tasting good, broccoli is truly one of the most nutritious vegetables you can consume.

There are many delicious ways to prepare broccoli, but be aware that consuming raw broccoli (although delicious!) can cause some digestive issues including bloating, cramping and good old fashioned gas. 

Tips for Preparing Roasted Broccoli

This oven baked broccoli only requires one pan and just a smidgen of heart healthy olive oil and salt and pepper. The key to this recipe is preheating the sheet pan in the oven before adding the broccoli to it. You'll then bake broccoli at 425 F degrees for between 15-18 minutes. I like my broccoli a tad crispier than the hubby so if you're like me, bump up cooking time to 18 minutes. 

Salt and pepper are simple seasonings yet delicious, but if you want to switch it up consider adding Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, or even Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel seasoning once the broccoli comes out of the oven. 

Serving Suggestions

This simple roasted broccoli is a true crowd pleaser and makes the perfect keto-friendly side dish or side kick to grilled protein. I used to bring this broccoli to work everyday for lunch and paired with rotisserie chicken. Just beware that everyone at the office will hate you if you reheat broccoli in the communal microwave. It does not smell pleasant. You've been warned.

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