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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish Recipes

    Roasted Broccolini

    Published: Mar 17, 2024 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Roasted Broccolini is an easy side dish that cooks super fast! The results have perfectly fork tender stalks, crispy tops, and are ready in only 15 minutes.

    roasted broccolini on a plate
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    • ⭐️Why I love It:
    • 🥘Ingredients
    • 📖Substitutions and Variations
    • 🔪Step by Step Instructions
    • 💭Recipe Tips
    • 🍽Storage and Reheating
    • 👩‍🍳Recipe FAQs
    • 🥦Related Side Dish Recipes...
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    ⭐️Why I love It:

    • Fast Cooking - Roasting veggies in the oven is not only fast, but it also brings out their flavor! Some other favorite side dishes that are roasted are these Roasted Carrots with Honey, Crispy Roasted Baby Potatoes, Roasted Pancetta Brussels Sprouts
    • Versatile
    • Easy Side Dish - Great alongside almost any protein, like these air fryer steak tips!

    🥘Ingredients

    • Broccolini - You can buy this in the produce section of most grocery stores. It may also be called baby broccoli.
    • Olive Oil - You can swap in another cooking oil, such as avocado oil
    • Kosher Salt and Pepper

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    baby broccoli in a colander

    📖Substitutions and Variations

    Although all you really need is olive oil, salt, and pepper when roasting vegetables... there are lots of ways to mix up the flavors. Here are some of my favorite variations:

    • Fresh Lemon - After roasting, spritz with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
    • Parmesan - Sprinkle with fresh, finely grated Parmesan Cheese in the last couple minutes of roasting.
    • Spice - For a kick, sprinkle on a pinch of red pepper flakes.
    • Garlic - Sprinkle with a little garlic powder before roasting in addition to the salt and pepper.

    🔪Step by Step Instructions

    Broccolini roasted in the oven is so easy make!

    raw broccolini on a sheet pan.

    Photo 1 - Add the rinsed and dried broccolini to a sheet pan and drizzle with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss together so everything is evenly coated. Spread the broccolini out so it is evenly spaced. You don't want to overcrowd the pan.

    broccolini on a sheet pan after roasting.

    Photo 2 - Roast in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the stalks are fork tender.

    💭Recipe Tips

    • Don't Crowd the Pan - The key to roasting vegetables is to make sure they have room on the pan. If they're too crowded together then they'll steam and not roast.
    • Don't Skimp on Oil - Make sure to evenly distribute the oil. This helps the roasting, gives good flavor, and helps keep the baby broccoli from drying out.
    • Season Well - Season with salt and pepper, to taste. After roasting, I like to give a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

    🍽Storage and Reheating

    • Storage - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    • Reheating - Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes until warmed.
    close up of roasted broccolini on a sheet pan

    👩‍🍳Recipe FAQs

    What is the difference between Broccolini vs Broccoli?

    Broccolini looks very similar to broccoli except the stalks are longer, thinner, and overall is more delicate than broccoli. The flavors are similar but broccolini is a little sweeter.

    What is the difference between Broccolini vs Broccoli Rabe?

    While both broccolini and broccoli rabe have thin stalks, broccoli rabe is more bitter. Broccoli rabe is actually closer related to kale.

    tender roasted broccolini on a plate

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    Roasted Broccolini

    broccolini on a plate with salt and pepper
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    Roasted Broccolini is an easy side dish that cooks super fast! The results have perfectly fork tender stalks, crispy tops, and are ready in only 15 minutes.

    • Author: Kathleen
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
    • Category: Sides
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

    • 12-16oz broccolini
    • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Preheat - Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F.
    2. Prep the Broccolini - If there are some stalks that are way thicker than others, then you can slice those in half. I also like to trim about a half inch off the ends as the very end pieces can be touch. Rinse and dry the broccolini.
    3. Season - Add the prepped broccolini to a sheet pan and drizzle with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to toss together so everything is evenly coated. Spread the broccolini out so it is evenly spaced. You don't want to overcrowd the pan.
    4. Roast - Roast in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the stalks are fork tender.
    5. Serve - If needed, give one more small sprinkle of salt and pepper and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
    • Calories: 89
    • Sugar: 1.4 g
    • Sodium: 183.1 mg
    • Fat: 7.3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 5.7 g
    • Fiber: 2.2 g
    • Protein: 2.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    1. Katie says

      March 19, 2023 at 9:51 am

      This is my favorite side to serve with steak.

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