I’d love to be one of those people who finds chopping vegetables therapeutic, who derives joy from lovingly slicing broccoli into cute, evenly-sized florets. I do not, which is exactly why I am thrilled to report that you can make ROASTED FROZEN BROCCOLI.
That’s right. Without even thawing the broccoli first, you can make it crispy and caramelized. I bet if you didn’t know the broccoli was previously frozen, you’d never even suspect.
As much as I adore roasted vegetables and as ardently as I believe they are the tastiest way to add more veggies to your diet—I cook a pan almost every single night (usually this Roasted Broccoli and Carrots), and we eat the leftovers for lunches and dinners too—I certainly have my nights when it’s getting late, we’re hungry, and I simply do not feel like taking the time to chop vegetables for roasting.
Or, I’m feeling lazy and I fantasize about having someone else chop my vegetables for me.
Of course you can buy pre-chopped vegetables, which I do think is a better option compared to eating no vegetables at all. They can be pricey, however, so I started to wonder if there is an affordable way to a) keep eating roasted vegetables en masse but b) avoid chopping them myself without c) having to hire a sous chef.
After experimenting with a few different cook times, oven temperatures, and techniques, I found a method for roasting frozen broccoli that yields crispy, delicious results that taste very similar to fresh. No soggy broccoli here!
Roasted Frozen Broccoli Recipe
The best roasted frozen broccoli recipe. Learn how to cook broccoli from frozen that actually tastes good! A delicious crispy frozen vegetable side dish that is ready in minutes.
Prep: 5min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: 1
Nutrition Facts: calories 107 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 2 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Saturated Fat 1 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 268 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 4 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- 10 oz bag of frozen broccoli florets
- olive oil spray
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
Instruction:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Arrange frozen broccoli florets in a single layer on the parchment paper
- Spray the frozen broccoli with olive oil spray to coat
- Sprinkle on even amounts of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder over the tops of the broccoli (no need to toss or stir)
- Roast at 450 degrees for 15 – 20 minutes, checking once or twice, until broccoli is crisped to your liking
- Remove from oven and sprinkle on parmesan cheese, or nutritional yeast to keep it dairy free
- Serve immediately
Roasted Frozen Broccoli
How to make roasted frozen broccoli in the oven. This easy method makes crispy frozen vegetables and is such a timesaver. Perfect for fast, healthy sides!
Prep: 5min
Total: 25min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 (of 4)
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 (of 4), calories 95 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g
Ingredients:
- 16 ounces frozen broccoli florets (do not thaw)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional to help the broccoli caramelize)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 small lemon (halved)
Instruction:
- Arrange one rack in the lower third of your oven and one in the upper third and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place the sheet pan on the lower rack while it preheats.
- Place the broccoli in a large mixing bowl and top with the oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. With a big spoon or your fingers, toss to combine.
- Once the oven is preheated, carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Add the broccoli (it will sizzle as it hits the pan) and spread it into an even layer. Where possible, turn the flat sides of the broccoli florets so that they are touching the pan.
- Return the pan to the lower third rack, and bake until the broccoli is tender and beginning to brown at the tips and edges, about 16 to 18 minutes. If you’d like the broccoli even more crisp, switch the oven to broil and move the pan to the upper rack. Bake for 1 to 2 minutes, until the broccoli becomes even more caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze the lemon over the top. Serve hot.
How to Roast Frozen Broccoli – NO THAWING needed | Tanny Cooks
FAQ
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What is frozen broccoli good for?
- Sauté it or roast it for a side dish. …
- Add it to a casserole. …
- Use it in a strata or frittata. …
- Use it in a stir-fry. …
- Make it a pizza topping. …
- Toss it with pasta. …
- Transform it into a pasta sauce. …
- Mix it into a soup.
