Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring! This spiced roasted broccoli recipe is bursting with flavor, easy to prepare, and perfect for any meal. Whether you use an air fryer or oven, the results are guaranteed to be crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious. Plus, it’s packed with nutrients and spices known for their health benefits. Let’s dive into the recipe and discover a new way to love your veggies!
Ingredients for Spiced Roasted Broccoli:
- 1 head of broccoli or tender stem broccoli
- 1 green chili (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp oil (avocado, grapeseed, or walnut oil work best)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Cooking Instructions:
For the Air Fryer:
- Preheat: Set your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- Prepare Broccoli: Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Trim ends if using tender stem broccoli.
- Mix Marinade: Combine oil, garlic, turmeric, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili in a bowl.
- Coat Broccoli: Toss broccoli in the marinade until evenly coated.
- Air Fry: Place broccoli in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Serve: Once crispy and golden, serve with fresh lemon wedges.
For the Oven:
- Preheat: Heat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Prepare Broccoli: Cut broccoli into florets, trimming ends if necessary.
- Mix Marinade: In a bowl, mix oil, garlic, turmeric, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili.
- Coat Broccoli: Toss broccoli in the marinade until coated.
- Roast: Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon wedges and enjoy!
Why This Recipe Shines:
This dish pairs perfectly with any protein or can stand alone as a healthy snack. It’s also a great introduction to using spices like turmeric and paprika, which bring both flavor and anti-inflammatory benefits to your plate.
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How to get perfectly crispy roasted veggies for this Spiced Roasted Broccoli Recipe
- Use fresh veggies. Never frozen!
- Choose a large sheet pan so you can spread vegetables in a single layer. I use a 12 x 17 for this recipe. Don’t ever pile veggies on top of each other. We want them to touch the bottom of the sheet pan.
- Cut larger vegetables in half.
- Don’t skimp on the olive oil.
- Roast at a high temp. I like 425 degrees for vegetables!
This recipe brings bold flavors and health benefits to your table. Ready to cook something extraordinary? Let’s get started! 🥦✨