How Long to Roast Broccoli

I’ll share the best seasonings and how long it takes to roast broccoli to turn this plain veggie into a delicious side dish with the tips and the recipe below.

How Long Does it Take to Perfectly Roast Broccoli?

Roasting veggies is the easiest way to transform them from an afterthought to the focal point of weeknight meals. Delicious roasted broccoli can be achieved in 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the oven temperature and whether the broccoli is fresh or frozen.

Best Oven Temperature for Roasted Broccoli

400F is a terrific temperature for roasting fresh broccoli to achieve crispy exteriors and tender inside; and at this temperature, you only need 15 to 20 minutes of cooking.

However, if you’re roasting frozen broccoli, you’ll want to increase the oven temperature to 450F. Since frozen broccoli contains more moisture, you’ll need this higher temperature to help evaporate the moisture quickly and reduce the chance of getting soggy veggies. 

How Long to Roast Broccoli by Temperature

Depending on how much time you have, the oven temperature, and if you’re adding any other ingredients to the sheet pan; roasting broccoli can take as little as 15 minutes and up to 25 minutes to cook.

Keeping Roasted Broccoli from Getting Soggy

Roasted broccoli gets soggy because either the oven wasn’t hot enough or the pan was overcrowded with too many broccoli florets. To avoid this, setting the oven temperature between 400 and 425F is the sweet spot.

Placing too many florets on the pan causes overcrowding, which leads to steam buildup on the pan since there isn’t enough surface space for the heat to pass through (free space on the pan).

What Can You Roast at the Same Time as Broccoli?

While the broccoli roasts at 400-425F, you can add one of these ingredients to the sheet pan and turn it into a meal or feed more people. Try one of these at the same time:

• Salmon fillets: you can bake them for the exact same time and at the same temperature as fresh broccoli. Use my Cajun Salmon recipe for a tasty start. 
• Shrimp: only need 8 minutes in a 400F oven so you’ll start cooking the broccoli, remove the baking sheet, place the shrimp and finish off the roasting. 
• Smoked sausage: cut the sausage links diagonally into thick pieces, bake at 400F, and they’ll fully cook along with the broccoli in 15 to 20 minutes. 
• Salmon nuggets: this recipe is one to use with frozen broccoli. The nuggets are cooked at 450F for about 20 minutes, relatively the same time as the broccoli. *Use a separate baking sheet for broccoli and nuggets. 
• Cubed potatoes: the oven temperature will need to be set to 425F. You can also grab the full recipe in my oven roasted potatoes & broccoli. 
• Asparagus: crank the oven to 425F, and you’ll have beautifully roasted asparagus and broccoli in less than 15 minutes!
• Carrots: Turn the oven to 400F and bake for 20 minutes with sliced carrots.

Want a fun variation? Try Parmesan Roasted Broccoli next!

How to Store Roasted Broccoli

Storing roasted broccoli is a cinch. Place the room-temperature florets in an airtight container, seal, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. 

To reheat, microwave the florets in a microwave-safe dish for 2 minutes. Alternatively, you can roast florets at 400F for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. 

Roasted Broccoli for Beginners: How long to cook, best temp and more!

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 18 minutes mins

Total Time: 23 minutes mins

This simple method for roasting broccoli in the oven works at several temperatures depending on how much time you've got!

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Ingredients

• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons roasted vegetable seasoning

Instructions

Prep:

• Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
• Wash and trim the broccoli so the florets are similar in size. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Season:

• Combine the olive oil, salt, and roasted vegetable seasoning in a large bowl. Add the broccoli florets and toss to coat the veggies with the seasoning.

Bake:

• Spread the broccoli onto the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until the florets are tender and the edges golden brown.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 973IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg