Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the broccoli into evenly sized florets and dry them well.
Place the broccoli on the prepared pan. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat. Spread the florets into a single layer with space between them.
Roast for 15 to 22 minutes, until the edges are browned and crisp and the stems are tender.
About 20 minFinish with red pepper flakes and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired. Serve warm.
Side Dish
Roasted Broccoli
Broccoli florets roasted until crisp at the edges and tender in the middle, with an optional lemon and red pepper finish.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Makes
- 4 servings
The story
This is an easy side to keep in the weeknight rotation. Give the florets room on the pan so they roast instead of steam.