Roasted frozen broccoli turns a bag of frozen broccoli into crispy and delicious broccoli that kids love! Frozen broccoli is baked at 450° and flipped halfway through. The end result is just as good as roasted fresh broccoli!
The answer to how to make broccoli taste good is written right in this recipe! Kids and parents alike will love every bite of this frozen broccoli recipe. Broccoli in the oven can be served plain or seasoned to your preference (seasoning suggestions listed below!). Learn to make microwaved steamed broccoli as an alternative cooking option.
While this is the best way to make broccoli in the oven, our Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, Broccoli Salad without Mayo, Broccoli Cauliflower Soup, and Instant Pot Broccoli are also delicious ways to feature broccoli on your table!
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Oven Roasted Broccoli
Not only is this vegetable side dish delicious but it is also nutritious! Broccoli is packed with vitamin C, vitamin K and folate. Picked at peak freshness, broccoli is then blanched to maintain its color and nutrients before it is frozen.
Knowing that you can serve a nutritious meal that uses ingredients you have on hand is just another reason we love this recipe. You can now skip over the washing and chopping of fresh broccoli and head straight to your freezer to grab a bag of frozen.
Ready to start roasting? Gather the equipment and ingredient then follow the written instructions or use the printable recipe card below. Enjoy!
Equipment
- baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Flipper
- oven mitts
Ingredients
- 10-ounce frozen broccoli
- avocado cooking spray ✅
- coarsely ground salt
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Cook Frozen Broccoli
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the parchment paper lined baking sheet into the oven to heat while the oven preheats. This helps get a nice sear on the frozen broccoli as it roasts.
Place broccoli onto the baking tray
Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Place the broccoli onto the tray. Spray well with avocado cooking spray or another high-heat spray. Sprinkle with salt. Coating the broccoli with the oil helps give it that nice caramelized color, and creates a richer flavor.
Bake
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and flip the broccoli. Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes or until crisp and browned. Serve hot. Use leftovers in omelets or another cooked option.
How To Season Broccoli
There are many delicious options for broccoli seasoning. From spices and herbs to fresh lemon juice and more. Pick one of these ideas or a combination to use when roasting frozen vegetables!
- Lemon juice. Squeeze 1/2 lemon over the top of the broccoli after roasting.
- Garlic. Sprinkle garlic salt or garlic powder over the top of roasted broccoli or toss fresh sliced garlic on the baking tray prior to roasting.
- Pepper. Sprinkle white or black pepper on the top of the broccoli florets.
- Parmesan cheese. Add grated or shredded parmesan cheese after roasting.
- Red pepper flakes. A great addition after roasting if looking to add a hint of spice.
- Sauce. Drizzle teriyaki, sweet & sour, Velveeta Cheese Sauce or Gluten Free Stir Fry Sauce after roasting.
- Cheddar cheese + bacon bits. Add after roasting.
Tips For Success
- High heat. Roasting at 450 degrees is key for crispy broccoli and evaporating the water found in frozen vegetables.
- Involve your kids. Letting your kids be in charge of selecting or sprinkling the seasoning, spreading the broccoli onto the tray and/or being in charge of the timer will make them even more willing to try broccoli.
- Preheat baking tray. This step helps to crisp the edges of the broccoli even more.
- Pick a variety of seasoning. Add a new seasoning each time you make this recipe to add variety to your menu.
- Purchase broccoli florets. Look for a bag of broccoli florets, not broccoli pieces.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
For the fridge: Once completely cool, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reuse in omelets or another cooked option. Frozen roasted veggies won’t reheat the same the next day.
For the freezer: Roasted broccoli can be cooled then stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. This works best with fresh broccoli.
To reheat: Leftovers can also be used in recipes such as Slow Cooker Chunky Vegetable Soup or Cheesy Vegetable Soup.
Frequently Asked Questions
The total roasting time will depend on how crisp you are looking for the broccoli to be. Frozen broccoli recipes take approximately 20-25 minutes to reach optimal crispiness. However, if you are in a pinch then you could try roasting for less.
Oven baked broccoli is best at 450 degrees but can be cooked at 400 degrees if desired. Add 3-5 minutes to each side of roasting if lowering the oven temperature.
Season with salt prior to roasting, cook until tender then serve immediately.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Spread the broccoli florets in a single layer on the baking sheet before roasting
- Pick a new seasoning flavor each time you make the recipe
- Set a timer for 20 minutes for the broccoli then set the dinner table while you wait
Serving Suggestions
Pair this roasted vegetable side dish with your favorite main entrees. Here is a list of our family’s favorites!
- Baked Chicken Ziti
- Gluten-Free Baked Ziti with Sausage
- Baked Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan
- Pork Chops
- Ground Chicken Pasta
- Gluten Free Butternut Squash Ravioli
- Air Fryer Italian Chicken Thighs
More Vegetable Recipes Kids Love
- Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
- Roasted Acorn Squash Wedges
- Grilled Spaghetti Squash
- Green Beans For Kids
- Baked Potato in the Air Fryer
- Brussels Sprout Apple Salad
- Paleo Baked Veggie Nuggets
- Italian Zucchini Crisps
- Caramelized Butternut Squash
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
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Roasted Frozen Broccoli
Equipment
- baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 10 ounce frozen broccoli
- avocado cooking spray ✅
- coarsely ground salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the parchment paper lined baking sheet into the oven to heat while the oven preheats.
- ⭐️Place broccoli onto the baking tray. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Place the broccoli onto the tray. Spray well with avocado cooking spray or another high-heat spray. Sprinkle with salt.10 ounce frozen broccoli, avocado cooking spray, coarsely ground salt
- ⭐️Bake. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and flip the broccoli. Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes or until crisp and browned. Serve hot.
Notes
Seasoning Suggestions
- Lemon juice. Squeeze 1/2 lemon over the top of the broccoli after roasting.
- Garlic. Sprinkle garlic salt or garlic powder over the top of roasted broccoli or toss fresh sliced garlic on the baking tray prior to roasting.
- Pepper. Sprinkle white or black pepper on the top of the broccoli florets.
- Parmesan cheese. Add grated or shredded parmesan cheese after roasting.
- Red pepper flakes. A great addition after roasting if looking to add a hint of spice.
- Sauce. Drizzle teriyaki, sweet & sour, Velveeta Cheese Sauce or Gluten Free Stir Fry Sauce after roasting.
- Cheddar cheese + bacon bits. Add after roasting.
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