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    Sam TurnbullAuthor: Sam Turnbull Updated: May 27, 2025

    The Best Roasted Broccolini Recipe

    4.84 from 12 votes
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    Roasted Broccolini is restaurant quality fancy but it's so quick and easy to make! Crispy, salty, and oh-so-delicious, roasted broccolini is the best easy side dish for any meal. I can't resist eating it straight from the pan! Roasted Broccolini is restaurant quality fancy but it's so quick and easy to make! Crispy, salty, and oh-so-delicious, roasted broccolini is the best easy side dish for any meal. This broccolini is so tasty that I can't resist eating it straight from the pan!

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    Crispy broccolini! Delicious. - Roseanna

    If you are new to broccolini, welcome, it's one of my favorite green side dishes. Broccolini is a hybrid that's a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale. It has a similar taste to broccoli but a bit milder, and the long skinny stems with small florets make it look so elegant on the plate. When seasoned and roasted it tastes so amazing. I've been having it at least twice a week lately! For this roasted broccolini the ingredients are super simple. Just olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The taste is salty, flavorful, and delicious. It's so yummy that I usually double this recipe because I could eat an entire pan full to myself! Serve broccolini alongside pasta, a tofu dish, seitan steak, mashed potatoes, or even on some noodles with tofu for a simple meal. Roasted Broccolini is restaurant quality fancy but it's so quick and easy to make! Crispy, salty, and oh-so-delicious, roasted broccolini is the best easy side dish for any meal. This broccolini is so tasty that I can't resist eating it straight from the pan!

    Common Questions:

    Do you cut broccolini before cooking? Yes. The ends of stalks are usually quite tough so trim off and discard about half an inch of the bottom of the stem. The rest of the broccolini is tender and edible. To ensure even cooking, I like to cut the stems lengthwise to make them a bit thinner. Is broccolini better raw or cooked? It is edible both ways, but I prefer cooked broccolini which tastes a bit sweeter and is more tender. Cut the broccolini stems lengthwise.

    How to make roasted broccolini:

    Preheat your oven to 425℉ (220℃). To prep the broccolini: Trim about ½ inch off the bottom of each broccolini stem and throw that part away. Take one broccolini at a time and cut its stem in half from lengthwise to make two pieces leaving any leaves attached. If the stem is very thick, cut it into quarters. If the stem is thin, you can skip cutting it. This helps them cook evenly and gives you more broccolini pieces. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast for 10 - 15 minutes until cooked and crispy. Spread the broccolini across a large sheet pan in a single layer. Drizzle the olive oil over top and then sprinkle over the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Using clean hands, toss well so that the broccolini pieces are evenly coated in oil and seasonings. Roast in the preheated oven for 10 - 15 minutes until crispy and browned. Cook for 10 minutes if you like it extra crunchy, cook a little longer for more tender broccolini. Roasted Broccolini is delicious served hot out of the oven, but it is also equally yummy served cold. If you have leftovers, just allow the broccolini to cool then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Roasted Broccolini is restaurant quality fancy but it's so quick and easy to make! Crispy, salty, and oh-so-delicious, roasted broccolini is the best easy side dish for any meal. This broccolini is so tasty that I can't resist eating it straight from the pan!

    This roasted broccolini recipe is...

    • quick and easy to make
    • crispy, salty, and oh-so-delicious
    • the perfect side dish to elevate any meal

    What recipes pair well with broccolini:

    Garlic Mashed Potatoes Vegan Steaks Garlic Hasselback Potatoes Vegan Garlic Seared Scallops Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese Vegan Truffle Mac and Cheese Marry Me Tofu Vegan Salmon  Roasted Hasselback Tofu Vegan Crab Cakes Italian Seitan Sausages Vegan Lobster If you try this recipe for roasted broccolini let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram. Bon appetegan! Sam Turnbull.
    4.84 from 12 votes
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    Roasted Broccolini

    Roasted Broccolini is restaurant quality fancy but it's so quick and easy to make! Crispy, salty, and oh-so-delicious, roasted broccolini is the best easy side dish for any meal. This broccolini is so tasty that I can't resist eating it straight from the pan!
    Prep: 10 minutes mins
    Cook: 15 minutes mins
    Total: 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 4
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 bunch (8 oz/ 227g) broccolini, (see step 2 for prep)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt, (or to taste)
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, (or to taste)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 425℉ (220℃).
    • To prep the broccolini: Trim about ½ inch off the bottom of each broccolini stem and throw that part away.Take one broccolini at a time and cut its stem in half from lengthwise to make two pieces leaving any leaves attached. If the stem is very thick, cut it into quarters. If the stem is thin, you can skip cutting it. This helps them cook evenly and gives you more broccolini pieces.
    • Spread the broccolini across a large baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over top and then sprinkle over the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Using clean hands, toss well so that the broccolini pieces are evenly coated in oil and seasonings.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 - 15 minutes until crispy and browned. Cook for 10 minutes if you like it extra crunchy, cook a little longer for more tender broccolini.
      Roasted Broccolini is delicious served hot out of the oven, but it is also equally yummy served cold. If you have leftovers, just allow the broccolini to cool then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Notes

    Oil-free: to make oil-free, omit the oil and instead use vegetable broth or aquafaba.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1001IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Author: Sam Turnbull
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Course: Side Dish

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    Comments

    1. Matt says

      August 11, 2025 at 1:38 am

      4 stars
      Thank you thank you thank you! For having a metric button. The great majority of the world use metric not the old system.

      Recipe worked fine but no garlic powder for me, just homemade garlic infused olive oil, worked a treat.

      Reply
      • Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        August 11, 2025 at 12:17 pm

        We're glad you enjoyed the recipe and the metric conversions! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Samantha Lewis says

      November 30, 2024 at 9:38 am

      4 stars
      These were pretty good

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        November 30, 2024 at 11:07 am

        Happy you enjoyed!

        Reply
    3. Ellen L says

      November 12, 2024 at 9:49 pm

      5 stars
      I feel like 425 is too hot for broccolini. I lowered temp to 375 and they turned out perfect both times I made it this week! So easy!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        November 30, 2024 at 11:06 am

        Hi Ellen, At 425°F, the broccolini gets crispy and tender at the same time, but cooking it at a lower temperature like 375°F will make it more tender throughout. It really comes down to personal preference—I'm so glad you enjoyed it either way!

        Reply
    4. Roseanna says

      February 04, 2024 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      Crispy brocullini! Delicious.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        March 08, 2024 at 1:55 pm

        So happy you loved it Roseanna!

        Reply
    5. Jess says

      January 21, 2024 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Exactly how i do mine. Brocollini is the bomb. Drives me nuts when you go somewhere to eat and the menu states brocollini and out comes brocolli... it's not the same thing people!!!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 29, 2024 at 11:04 am

        Yes! Broccolini is the best!! So glad you like it 🙂

        Reply
    6. Olwyn says

      January 17, 2024 at 12:33 pm

      Thanks for this Sam. I am so happy to see Aquafaba as a possibility instead of oil. I have been freezing it in ice cube trays so that I have a cube ready as an oil replacement. I am working at being heart and artery healthy and look forward to all the help I can get! And I love broccolini but haven't tried roasting it - now I will!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 21, 2024 at 10:24 am

        Roasting it is my favorite method. I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
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