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Last Updated on September 27, 2022 by Kayla Berman
This roasted frozen broccoli is the perfect quick, easy, and healthy side dish recipe! Made with frozen broccoli florets, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and simple seasonings … this vegetable side is affordable, convenient, crispy, and takes less than 30 minutes. Going to be your new go-to method of preparing the frozen green veggie!
Quick, Easy, & Crispy Frozen Broccoli
I always keep my freezer stocked with frozen vegetables! They are affordable, convenient, and truly a great alternative to fresh vegetables.
However, it is important to know how to cook them properly. Because nobody wants mushy, bland veggies straight from the freezer bag.
That’s where this roasted from frozen broccoli comes in. It is my personal favorite way to cook frozen broccoli. The best way in my opinion!
This recipe uses already cut, trimmed, and cleaned frozen broccoli florets – which is a total time saver and mess preventer! You mix them with simple seasonings, you most likely already have, and throw in the oven for a cooking time of only 25 minutes.
You’ll have a great side dish ready to go in under 30 minutes. One that you can pair with any main meal for a little extra green in your life. It is so dang easy!
Try serving with my herb crusted salmon, mozzarella meatballs, or greek chicken breast.
Ingredients
This healthy side dish is made with only a handful of wholesome, simple ingredients!
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Broccoli: Frozen broccoli is of course the key ingredient here! You will need 4 cups of the frozen florets.
- Parmesan Cheese: I have always loved parmesan cheese on broccoli. I think they go deliciously together. 2 tbsp is perfect!
- Olive Oil: Add 2 tbsp olive oil to these frozen vegetables to crisp them up.
- Garlic & Onion Powder: Garlic powder and onion powder give this oven-roasted broccoli incredible flavor. Add 1 tsp of each.
- Italian Seasoning: 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning gives this simple side a bit of extra flavor!
- Salt & Pepper: Add however much salt and black pepper you’d like.
Customizations
This recipe does not require too many ingredients, so you can’t customize too much. However, here are a few ideas.
Vegetable: Of course this is a broccoli recipe, so I do recommend you use the green veggie. But I do think this cooking process and method would work for different vegetables too. Perhaps green beans or cauliflower!
Oil: You could really use any oil you’d like. Try avocado oil for a neutral taste or sesame oil for an Asian flare!
Seasonings: The seasonings in this recipe could be replaced or added to with anything you like! Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, etc.
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How To Make This Recipe
This roasted broccoli is such a simple side dish to make!
It requires little to no prep work, pantry staples, cut and cleaned frozen broccoli, and only 30 minutes of your time.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Set the oven to 400 degrees.
Step 2: Add the frozen broccoli florets to a large baking sheet in a single layer. Place in the oven and roast for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Remove from the oven. Add the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder to the broccoli. Add salt and pepper to taste. Combine everything thoroughly.
Step 4: Roast for another 10 minutes. Then broil for 5-10 minutes until browned and crispy.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy!
Keys To Crispy Broccoli
Break up any big chunks or large florets.
Spread the broccoli in a thin, single layer on the sheet pan.
Roast in a very hot oven. A high temperature of 400 or 450 degrees F work best.
Make sure to broil at the end. This really helps make browned, crispy vegetables.
How To Serve
Serving this roasted broccoli as a side dish is a great way to round out any main dish!
Favorite Recipes
- Creamy Herb Chicken
- Baked Parmesan Crusted Cod
- Air Fryer Ground Chicken Burgers
- Easy Baked Pesto Chicken
- Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
- Parsley Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon
- Baked Greek Chicken
- Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
- Baked Chicken Nuggets
- Turkey Bolognese
Frequently Asked Questions
Is frozen broccoli healthy?
Frozen vegetables are definitely healthy! Vegetables are of course extremely healthy and nutritious foods, and it is believed that when frozen they generally retain most of their nutrients.
Fresh broccoli florets specifically are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and potassium. Therefore, their frozen counterparts are too.
Do you need to thaw frozen broccoli before roasting?
No! You do not need to thaw frozen broccoli before roasting it with this method.
It will roast perfectly straight from the freezer.
How to prevent soggy broccoli?
If you follow this method of roasting broccoli from frozen it will not turn out soggy. I promise you!
You can also check out my Keys To Crispy Broccoli section for extra tips.
How to best store this recipe?
Store this recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last about 3-5 days!
However, keep in mind that this recipe is definitely most delicious eaten straight away. After being stored it will lose its crisp.
Love this recipe? Check out more easy side dish recipes…
- Truffle Mashed Potatoes
- Zesty Pasta Salad
- Simple Lemon Parmesan Pasta
- Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts
- Zesty Quinoa Lime Salad
- Crack Green Beans
- Crescent Roll Garlic Knots
- Smashed Cucumber Salad
- Honey Garlic Green Beans
- Maple Glazed Carrots
- Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes
- Tortellini Caprese Salad
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How To Roast Frozen Broccoli (Easy Recipe!)
This roasted frozen broccoli is the perfect quick, easy, and healthy side dish recipe! Made with frozen broccoli florets, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and simple seasonings … this vegetable side is affordable, convenient, crispy, and takes less than 30 minutes. Going to be your new go-to method of preparing the frozen green veggie!
- Author: Kayla Berman
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
Ingredients
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- 4 cups frozen broccoli
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Set the oven to 400 degrees.
- Add the frozen broccoli florets to a large baking sheet in a single layer. Place in the oven and roast for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Add the olive oil, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to the broccoli. Add salt and pepper to taste. Combine everything thoroughly.
- Place bake in the oven. Roast for another 10 minutes. Then broil on high for 5-10 minutes until browned and crispy. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Serve and enjoy!
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