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Oven Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli
Delicious pieces of tenderstem broccoli oven roasted with garlic, olive oil, salt and black pepper. This is one of my favourite veggie recipes, and I’m sure it will soon become one of your favourites too!
Whilst broccoli is undeniably good, let me tell you, oven-roasted tenderstem broccoli is even better (yes, I said it!). The texture is tender, it’s so easy to put together and the garlic adds an extra boost of flavour.
You can pair this dish with just about anything, and the best part is, it comes together in a matter of minutes – it’s the perfect side dish to save you time in the kitchen and it will add a big smile to your face.
If you’re wondering how to roast tenderstem broccoli, then wonder no further! Here I’ll show you everything you need to know to get perfectly crispy and tender pieces of long stem broccoli.
Why You’ll Like This Recipe
- It’s ready in under 20 minutes
- It’s so simple and easy to make
- Only 5 ingredients and 3 are optional!
- It’s delicious to eat both hot and cold
Watch How To Make It
Recipe Ingredients
You only need the five ingredients below to make roasted tenderstem broccoli. You might have most of the ingredients like salt, garlic and black pepper at home already.
- Tenderstem Broccoli: Also called long stem broccoli; it’s widely available in supermarkets, usually in the fruit and vegetable section.
- Garlic: Adds flavour and warmth to the dish, I like to slice the garlic cloves into chunks as this prevents it from burning in the oven if cut too thin.
- Olive Oil: Used to help the tenderstem broccoli cook and adds flavour. Instead of olive oil you can use any standard cooking oil like sunflower oil or vegetable oil.
- Salt & Pepper: This is added for extra flavour, feel free to leave this out if you want.
How To Prep Long Stem Broccoli For Roasting
Before we start roasting, here’s how to prepare the tenderstem broccoli.
Thoroughly wash the broccoli and pat it dry using a paper towel. There’s no need to cut the broccoli spear (the stem), as you can eat every part of this vegetable.
How To Roast Tenderstem Broccoli
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make tenderstem broccoli, oven roasted to perfection! Full recipe instructions are on the recipe card below:
Step One:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan, gas mark 4) and place the tenderstem broccoli on a baking or roasting tray. Arrange the broccoli in an even line along the tray.
Step Two:
Drizzle olive oil over the tenderstem broccoli, then sprinkle sliced garlic, black pepper, and a pinch of salt for added flavour.
Step Three:
Roast in the oven for 15 minutes or until tender. Roasting tenderstem broccoli can’t get any easier right?
What To Serve With Tenderstem Broccoli
Roasted tenderstem broccoli is the perfect side dish, it goes with so many recipes and it’s a great substitute for standard broccoli.
My favourite recipe to pair with this is my honey and chilli Chinese crispy beef, I don’t cook this meal without it! It also goes well with this homemade crispy chilli chicken. Below are a few more recipes: