Suitable for vegan, low carb, Paleo, Whole 30, Keto, and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. Roasted frozen broccoli florets are healthy and affordable, and it’s good for more than just soups and casseroles. Ever wondered can you roast frozen broccoli or other frozen veggies? You absolutely can, and it’s simple to get tasty broccoli florets in just a few simple steps. Learn how to roast frozen broccoli that is tender yet crispy and even caramelized on the edges without thawing first. No one will even be able to tell that you used frozen rather than fresh broccoli, and everyone will love this roasted broccoli recipe.
Why Make This Recipe
Frozen Roasted Broccoli Is Healthy – Broccoli is loaded with nutrients, and the flash-freezing process doesn’t seem to lessen its healthy benefits.The Perfect Time Saver – Roasting frozen broccoli on a baking sheet is perfect when you forget to plan a side dish or need something quick from the freezer. It’s Tasty – Roasted frozen broccoli florets are every bit as delicious as roasting fresh broccoli without all of the work, and it goes with just about any dinner.Almost No Prep Work – Fresh veggies require washing and chopping, and you can skip all of that here.
Ingredient Notes
Broccoli – Pick up a bag (or two) of frozen broccoli florets from the freezer section. Frozen broccoli is picked at the peak of perfection, blanched, and flash frozen, so you know you are getting a quality product. Olive Oil – You can substitute your favorite oil and even use extra virgin olive oil when making roasted frozen broccoli.Italian seasoning – Or substitute your favorite dried seasoning blend. Salt – Kosher salt will bring out the natural flavors of frozen broccoli. Do not add salt if your seasoning blend already contains salt.
Ready to make this frozen broccoli in oven? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Roast Frozen Broccoli
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C / gas mark 4.Place frozen broccoli onto a rimmed baking sheet.Drizzle with olive oil and Italian seasoning, then toss to coat the frozen broccoli.Place pan in the oven and roast for 20 minutes turning halfway through cooking.
Expert Tips
Preheat both the oven and the sheet pan and place the broccoli on a hot baking sheet.Line your baking sheet with parchment. This will prevent the broccoli from sticking, making it easier to turn during cooking. It also makes cleanup easy. Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bright flavor. Add a pinch of sugar to help with the caramelization process. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Broccoli needs space so the water from the freezing process has a chance to cook off. Spread out the frozen florets to ensure the broccoli is in a single layer.Broccoli not caramelizing? Set the sheet pan under the broiler for a minute or two before serving to crisp up the edged.
Delicious Variations
Swap The Seasoning – Italian seasoning adds lots of flavor to roasted frozen broccoli. But, you can sprinkle with your favorite other seasonings blend or seasonings like black pepper, onion powder, chili powder, or garlic powder. Add Parmesan Cheese – Add a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese after roasting frozen broccoli in the oven. It adds a nutty, slightly salty flavor to the broccoli florets. Add Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – Give the frozen broccoli a bit of heat by adding some crushed red pepper. Try Roasting Other Frozen Vegetables – This same method will work for frozen vegetables like carrots, cauliflower, and more.
Prep And Storage
Prep Ahead – There is no need to thaw frozen broccoli before roasting. Store – Leftover roasted frozen broccoli can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze – Freeze in freezer safe bags for up to 3 months. Defrost and then reheat in the oven. Reheat – Reheat in a 400 degrees F oven for 5 to 7 minutes or rewarm in the microwave. Note: roasted frozen broccoli will not be as crispy when reheated.
FAQs
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Weight Watchers Points
There is 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this. Thank you for reading my how to roast frozen broccoli recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue to slice, dice, and dream up affordable Air Fryer recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Southern Recipes, and more. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog.
