If you’re looking for a simple side dish that works with practically every main dish, let me suggest roasted broccoli. Perfectly roasted broccoli is crisp-tender with super-flavorful caramelized bits that you’d swear were seasoned with more than just salt and pepper. The secret to serving broccoli that you want to eat every single week starts even before you slide it into the oven. Here’s how to do it.
Key Ingredients in Roasted Broccoli
How to Roast Broccoli in 3 Easy Steps
Do You Need to Wash Broccoli Before Roasting?
Produce — including broccoli — should always be washed under running water before preparation. This removes any dirt or bacteria that may be present on the broccoli from harvest, storage, or preparation.
Is Roasted Broccoli Better than Boiled?
Is Roasted Broccoli Good for You?
Roasting broccoli is a great way to keep the nutrients inside the vegetable (and not in the cooking water as can happen with boiled or blanched vegetables). Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamins C, K, and A and minerals like potassium, calcium, and iron. It is packed with antioxidants, a good source of dietary fiber, and is relatively low in carbohydrates with 4.5g of carbs per 100 grams.