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Crispy from Frozen Roasted Broccoli

Dec 24, 2020 · 22 Comments

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Ever have a bag of frozen broccoli but don’t feel like boring steamed broccoli? Well I’m here to share with you that you can make crispy from frozen roasted broccoli. It’s crave-able and has become a dinner vegetable side dish we make on a weekly basis.

Crispy from frozen roasted broccoli

I do have to admit that I cannot take credit for this recipe. Nick actually made it for dinner once, and I couldn’t stop eating it. I think I ate like 75% and then said ooops, here, I left you some (and left him like a bite or two).

Crispy from frozen roasted broccoli

By the third time I’d had this broccoli side dish recipe (in a week) I just had to share the recipe. It’s crispy roasted broccoli in a mixture of olive oil, parmesan and other spices.

All of the ingredients you need for crispy from frozen roasted broccoli

What ingredients do I need to make this crispy broccoli?

  • Extra virgin olive oil – this is the base of the recipe; it helps all of the seasoning stick to the broccoli.
  • Red pepper flakes – the red pepper flakes give this recipe a little kick and bring the broccoli up a notch, but it’s not spicy
  • Garlic powder – every good recipe has garlic in it, am I right?!
  • Onion powder – Nick swears this is his secret ingredient!
  • Kosher salt – always a better choice than traditional table salt.
  • Pepper – we use fresh pepper and I counted 20 grinds…which is about 1/4 tsp.
  • Parmesan cheese – using fresh parmesan cheese is the best choice for the recipe.
  • Frozen broccoli florets – making this recipe from frozen is the very best part of it!  You only need a 12 oz. bag.

Making the coating for my crispy from froze broccoli

How do I make crispy frozen broccoli?

  1. Put a rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Turn oven on to 425 (you want the pan to heat up while the oven preheats.)

  2. In a large bowl mix together oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stir well until combined.

  3. Add frozen broccoli and stir.

  4. Add a sheet of parchment paper to the baking sheet 1 minute before adding the broccoli to it and put it back in the oven.

  5. Add parmesan cheese to the broccoli and stir until well coated.

  6. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the you see some brown bits on the broccoli/parchment paper.

Mixing the flavor mixture on the broccoli

For this recipe, I combined some inspiration from the Toasty Kitchen’s recipe for Parmesan roasted broccoli with red pepper flakes and my grilled broccoli side dish recipe.

Adding cheese to the frozen broccoli

The trick with this recipe – what makes the broccoli crispy from frozen – is that you heat a baking sheet while the oven is preheating. And then you coat broccoli in olive oil and parmesan cheese, which, when baked, forms this crispy outer layer on the broccoli.

Broccoli right before baking

This broccoli is awesome all by itself, but if you’re looking for a quick dinner (or breakfast) this crispy broccoli with a scrambled egg and side of toast- yum!

Crispy broccoli on a pre-heated pan

If you’re not normally a fan of broccoli, I recommend trying this crispy from frozen roasted broccoli dish and it will change your mind!

  • WP Recipe Maker #32590removeCrispy from frozen roasted broccoli Crispy from Frozen Roasted Broccoli This broccoli side dish is crispy and delicious and simply made with a boring bag of frozen broccoli! Course: Appetizers/Sides, Side Dish Keyword: broccoli side dish, healthy recipe, healthy recipes, healthy side dish Prep Time: 5m Cook Time: 20m – Baking sheet (Gold Touch) – Glass Mixing Bowls – 2 Tbs. Extra virgin olive oil – 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes – 1/4 tsp. garlic powder – 1/4 tsp. onion powder (Nick’s secret ingredient) – 1/4 tsp. kosher salt – 20 grinds pepper (about 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper) – 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated – 1 bag frozen broccoli florets (12 oz. bag) 1) Put a rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Turn oven on to 425 (you want the pan to heat up while the oven preheats.) 2) In a large bowl mix together oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stir well until combined.  3) Add frozen broccoli and stir.  4) Add a sheet of parchment paper to the baking sheet 1 minute before adding the broccoli to it and put it back in the oven.  5) Add parmesan cheese to the broccoli and stir until well coated.  6) Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the you see some brown bits on the broccoli/parchment paper.  Note: any parmesan mixture left in the bowl after you’ve transferred the broccoli out of the bowl makes a delicious dip for any bread or crackers you have.  The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen. calories 440 carbohydrates 16 protein 15 fat 37 saturated_fat 10 cholesterol 23 sodium 1038 potassium 266 fiber 5 sugar 1 vitamin_a 735 vitamin_c 1 calcium 483 iron 2  

 

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  1. Kristy Bark says

    January 8, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    We love Nadiya’s noodle sauce – make a batch, keep in the fridge, and then do simple stir-frys with brown rice and frozen veggies.

    https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/nadiya-hussains-instant-noodles

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    • Sweetphi says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:36 pm

      Oh how fun, thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  2. patricia caradonna says

    January 8, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    We steam broccoli and then sear in olive oil and add chicken tenders.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:37 pm

      Oh I love that (anything with broccoli has become a favorite.)

      Reply
  3. Lisa Burkhart says

    January 8, 2021 at 7:37 am

    I just made a roasted cauliflower and red pepper soup this week. Healthy and delicious

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:41 pm

      Ooooh that combination sounds lovely! There’s a restaurant here in Milwaukee that serves roasted red pepper bisque and now I’m craving it (also it’s a reminder for myself I need to try to recreate that soup!)

      Reply
  4. Susan P. says

    January 8, 2021 at 7:36 am

    We love broccoli and sheet pan dinners are so easy, so this looks like a great recipe. I would use fresh broccoli.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:47 pm

      This recipe is so yummy and definitely works with fresh broccoli too!

      Reply
  5. Mary W says

    January 8, 2021 at 7:11 am

    We are obsessed with our new favorite way to cook healthy winter greens. We grow our own in the South and harvest mustard, kale and collards. Remove center ribs. Roll up like cigars and chiffonade. Stir fry the thin slices in olive oil, salt and lots of garlic. That’s it! Do not overcook. 5 to 8 minutes is all it takes. You would not believe how delicious this tastes! The quick cook takes all the bitterness out of the greens. Give it a try!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:48 pm

      Wow, that’s impressive that you grow the greens, and the way you cook them sounds delicious, thank you for sharing!!

      Reply
  6. Susan L Craig says

    January 8, 2021 at 6:21 am

    Wow! That looks delicious – definitely going to be dinner one night soon.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:49 pm

      It’s been one of my favorite brinners, this broccoli with a scrambled egg and piece of toast is just soooo good (now I’m craving it lol)

      Reply
  7. Linda Bick says

    January 2, 2021 at 9:36 am

    I love oven roasted veggies, so delicious and yummy

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 4, 2021 at 11:47 am

      Me too – just makes them that much more delicious!

      Reply
  8. Jeffrey Lammers says

    January 1, 2021 at 9:16 am

    Roasting is the only way my kids will eat vegetables and I’m glad it works!

    I feel my homemade sourdough is healthy and delicious, very few ingredients with a long ferment give it a fantastic flavor!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 4, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      So interesting about your kids, and kids in general lol.
      Your sourdough sounds amazing!! And you’re right, it’s super healthy (it’s good for gut health I keep reading). We’ve been making this broccoli with scrambled eggs and then a piece of sourdough bread and calling it dinner!

      Reply
  9. Monica M says

    January 1, 2021 at 8:18 am

    I love roasted broccoli, and can’t wait to try this recipe using frozen broccoli. Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 4, 2021 at 12:01 pm

      I think you’ll love it. We’ve been making this multiple times a week!

      Reply
  10. Nancy says

    January 1, 2021 at 7:18 am

    How do I print the crispy broccoli from frozen recipe? I could not find a link to go directly to the recipe

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 4, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      Hi Nancy, right at the top of the post under a title there are two buttons, one says ‘jump to recipe’ and the other says ‘print recipe’ either will take you directly to the recipe, and then you can print it, hope that helps.

      Reply
  11. Kim Henrichs says

    January 1, 2021 at 7:16 am

    This looks so good! I’m all about a good bowl of brown rice and veggies this week.
    Happy 2021!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 4, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      Thank you so much – this crispy broccoli would be so good over a bowl of brown rice! We’ve been making the broccoli and a scrambled egg and serving it with toast and calling it a meal 🙂

      Reply

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