Easy Roasted Broccoli
Broccoli florets roast on a hot sheet pan until crisp-edged, tender, and richly browned with just olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Total 30 min · Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets of about 1 1/2 to 2 inches
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Cover a rimmed baking sheet in aluminum foil. Move an oven rack to the upper position, then heat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Set the baking sheet on the rack while the oven warms. In a large bowl, coat the broccoli florets with olive oil, then add salt and pepper. With care, spread the broccoli onto the hot baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for about 20 minutes, until the broccoli is tender and darkly browned in places. For the strongest browning on just one side, leave the broccoli undisturbed as it cooks; for browning that is more evenly distributed, toss and turn the broccoli about halfway through roasting. Serve.