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This Oven-Roasted Sesame Broccoli is always a winner in our house. It’s super easy to whip up is full of flavor and better yet goes with almost any entree!

A close up of oven roasted broccoli on a baking tray

I like recipes that are quick and easy, and that don’t require me to spend a lot of time stirring, chopping, or otherwise monitoring their cooking.

After all, these are just side dishes, and I’m also busy dealing with a main course!

Oven roasted broccoli with red bell pepper on a baking sheet

I can honestly say that this particular recipe for Oven Roasted Broccoli is the one dish that finally changed Gibbs’s mind about broccoli.

Prior to tasting this, he had been lukewarm (at best) about this particular green veggie, which he claims looks like trees (true statement).

You can use fresh or frozen broccoli so if you have a stocked freezer this recipe is even more convenient and easy!

If you’re using fresh broccoli you want to use the florets cut into manageable pieces and extra chunky stocks removed.

How to Make Oven Roasted Broccoli

  1. Place broccoli and red pepper on sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over vegetables; stir to coat.
  2. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir once about halfway through cooking.

Oven roasted broccoli on a sheet pan

Serving Suggestions

Our whole family highly recommends this easy version of broccoli! It’s flavorful (read: not boring), but it’s mild enough to appeal to the littlest palates.

Try it alongside my 10-Minute Hoisin-Glazed Pork Loin or with my 4-Ingredient Baked Salmon. It’s perfect for any meal with some Asian flare!

My boys like tender broccoli, but not oven-charred broccoli that’s crispy around the edges.

If you prefer a darker finish, just add a few minutes to the cooking time until the veggies reach your desired texture. Enjoy!

An overhead shot of oven roasted broccoli with peppers

Top Tips for Making Oven Roasted Broccoli

Cooking Just for Two? You can cut the ingredients in half and follow the same cooking instructions.

Note: Don’t omit the sesame oil! You can buy it in very small bottles on the International foods aisle at just about any grocery store, and it’s so versatile in a variety of Asian dishes. It gives the broccoli such wonderful flavor!

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Oven-Roasted Sesame Broccoli

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 116 kcal
This Oven-Roasted Sesame Broccoli is always a winner in our house. It's super easy to whip up is full of flavor and better yet goes with almost any entree!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. fresh broccoli florets or frozen broccoli florets that have been thawed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place broccoli and red pepper on sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over vegetables; stir to coat.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir once about halfway through cooking.

Notes

Cooking Just for Two? You can cut the ingredients in half and follow the same cooking instructions.
Note: Don't omit the sesame oil! You can buy it in very small bottles on the International foods aisle at just about any grocery store, and it's so versatile in a variety of Asian dishes. It gives the broccoli such wonderful flavor!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4th of the recipeCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 9.6gProtein: 4.9gFat: 7.8gSaturated Fat: 1.1gSodium: 393mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 1.6g
Keyword: broccoli side dish, easy roasted broccoli, oven roasted broccoli
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Asian
Author: The Seasoned Mom

This recipe for Oven-Roasted Sesame Broccoli was originally published in April, 2013. The photos were updated in September, 2017.

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  1. The recipe looks so yum! The broccoli ad bell pepper make it look so vibrant and I just want to crunch a bite !Really clever with the sesame! Thanks for sharing! xx

  2. Love that you have shared updated photos for this recipes and it still looks fantastic. This is a great vegan option. Thanks for sharing this.

  3. 5 stars
    Everyone liked it and pro tip, you can use frozen broccoli without thawing it first and it still works perfectly