Spicy Garlic-Roasted Broccoli

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Spicy Garlic-Roasted Broccoli is flavored with fresh garlic and red pepper flakes for a delicious vegetable side dish that’s anything but boring! Made with just a handful of ingredients, these broccoli florets are ready in about 30 minutes! {Vegan + Paleo}

Friends, I don’t know where you’re at with your vegetable game, but if you’re bored with it, may I please show you my new favorite broccoli recipe? Because it’s incredible and tasty and full of zip and also some zap. I was inspired by Jess’ Garlic Roasted Broccoli recipe at Paleo Grubs. This Spicy Garlic-Roasted Broccoli is the stuff of which side dish dreams are made. It’s how I want to eat broccoli now. This recipe is just a STRAIGHT UP YES from me. I WILL eat my vegetables, and I will eat them proudly. 

Cruciferous greens coated in coconut oil and pressed garlic, followed by red pepper flakes and then roasted for a deeper flavor? My only follow-up response is to ask why I didn’t try this sooner. Vegetables don’t have to be boring or complicated. In fact, Spicy Garlic-Roasted Broccoli is simple to make. The biggest question will be how long you want to roast your veggies, and that will depend on how roasted you want them to taste. 

So let’s ditch the boring vegetable recipes and replace them with flavorsome recipes like this one!

Spicy Garlic-Roasted Broccoli is

• Gluten-free and dairy-free
• Vegan and paleo
• The perfect side dish
• Big on flavor and ready in about 30 minutes

Spicy Garlic-Roasted Broccoli ingredients

• Fresh broccoli florets. Start with fresh broccoli for best results and skip the frozen varieties or any that are past their prime.
• Coconut oil. Start small and then add more as needed.
• Fresh garlic. Just how garlicky do you want your broccoli to taste? Because roasted garlic is DELISH. I stick with about 3-4 medium to large cloves and basically call it good. But I LOVE garlic like I’m perpetually preparing for a vampire invasion, so there’s that.
• Red pepper flakes. Start with a small amount because a little will go a LONG way.
• Sea salt. Like the red pepper flakes, start small and then add more to taste as desired.

How to make Spicy Garlic-Roasted Broccoli

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine the broccoli, melted coconut oil, pressed garlic, red pepper flakes, and sea salt. Briskly stir to evenly coat the broccoli and then spread the florets onto the baking sheet without overlapping them. If necessary, roast the broccoli in multiple batches.
3. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until desired level of crispiness is achieved. Rotate the baking sheet once halfway through the roasting process.
4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven to let the florets cool slightly and serve warm. While this recipe is best enjoyed right after it is prepared, refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for about 24 hours. 

Helpful tips and tricks

• Use a baking sheet. Rather than using a cake pan, use a baking sheet with short sides.  You can also use a cookie sheet, however make sure to fold the parchment paper up and tuck the corners so the coconut oil doesn’t drip off the sheet.
• Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. This will soak up excess oil and prevent the florets from turning soggy.
• Don’t overdo the ingredients. A little will go a long way, especially the coconut oil, garlic and red pepper flakes.
• Knead the broccoli by hand, if necessary. Because the melted coconut oil will cool quickly when you prepare the florets for roasting, gently knead the florets so the coconut oil and other ingredients spread evenly.

Bring the heat!!!!

Who needs a little spice in their life? If your hand is raised, then put your eyes on these snappy recipes! They pack a flavor punch your tastebuds won’t forget, and they’re anything but boring!

• Spicy Avocado Deviled Eggs
• Hot ’n Spicy Pico de Gallo
• Spicy Salmon Roll-Ups
• Spicy Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

Spiriteds, stay well and stay wild. Jump into the fun when you can, and always know I’m glad you’re here! ❤️

Spicy Garlic-Roasted Broccoli

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Spicy Garlic-Roasted Broccoli is flavored with fresh garlic and red pepper flakes for a delicious vegetable side dish that’s anything but boring! Made with just a handful of ingredients, these broccoli florets are ready in under 30 minutes! {Paleo-friendly}

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Side Dishes
• Method: Roasting
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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• 6 cups broccoli florets
• 5–6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, pressed
• 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine the broccoli, melted coconut oil, pressed garlic, red pepper flakes, and sea salt. Briskly stir to evenly coat the broccoli and then spread the florets onto the baking sheet without overlapping them. If necessary, roast the broccoli in multiple batches.
3. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until desired level of crispiness is achieved. Rotate the baking sheet once halfway through the roasting process.
4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven to let the florets cool slightly and serve warm. While this recipe is best enjoyed right after it is prepared, refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for about 24 hours.

Notes

• Use a baking sheet. Rather than using a cake pan, use a baking sheet with short sides.  You can also use a cookie sheet, however make sure to fold the parchment paper up and tuck the corners so the coconut oil doesn’t drip off the sheet.
• Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. This will soak up excess oil and prevent the florets from turning soggy.
• Don’t overdo the ingredients. A little will go a long way, especially the coconut oil, garlic and red pepper flakes.
• Knead the broccoli by hand, if necessary. Because the melted coconut oil will cool quickly when you prepare the florets for roasting, gently knead the florets so the coconut oil and other ingredients spread evenly.