Roasted Frozen Broccoli
Roasted frozen broccoli is a simple side dish that tastes great and saves you time. Roasting frozen broccoli only takes a few minutes, and the results are flavorful and crispy broccoli that is perfectly caramelized.
Suitable for vegan, low carb, Paleo, Whole 30, Keto, and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Put away your knife, because we’re making roasted frozen broccoli in the oven. It’s so easy to go from the freezer to the oven and have delicious, tender and slightly crispy oven roasted frozen broccoli (or other frozen veggies) on the table in a hurry. No chopping is necessary when roasting frozen veggies, so prep work is a breeze.
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
Yes! Roasting frozen broccoli is simple, and there is no need to let frozen broccoli thaw first.
Although roasting frozen broccoli is time-saving and straightforward, you do not have to sacrifice quality. The broccoli will not be soggy, and in most cases, your guests won’t even guess that you used frozen broccoli. The broccoli will be crispy, caramelized, and delicious.
It will take about 20 minutes to roast frozen broccoli in a hot oven.
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Serving Suggestions
Weight Watchers Points
There is 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.
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Roasted Frozen Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) broccoli frozen
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
Instructions
- 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. Toss to coat the frozen broccoli.
- Place pan in the oven and roast for 20 mins turning halfway through cooking.
- Serve.
Notes
- 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. The broccoli needs space, so the water from the freezing process has a chance to cook off. Spread 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.
- Storage – keep leftover roasted broccoli in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3 days.
- There is 1 WW BluePlan SmartPoint in a serving of this.
