Spicy Roast Garlic Broccoli -Tossed in garlic, onion, red pepper and spiced with cayenne and cajun salt.
Happy Monday Everyone!!! Hope you had a great weekend and did not run into to much trouble. Now, here is a question for you
Did you do some over eating this weekend like I did? If you did am going to give you a chance to redeem your self with this Spicy roast garlic broccoli recipe. It ‘s healthy, it’s easy and it is quite tasty.
I know, speaking from experience broccoli is not at the top of my favorite food. But, you know you have to eat them, because of all its health benefits – Right?
Let’s just say it is healthy eating Monday people! And healthy eating should not be boring and this Spicy roast garlic broccoli is not.
There are several ways of making this spicy roast garlic broccoli. You can make it without blanching, if you are in a hurry, but it would not retain its nice green color.
Or you can blanch, then drain out the water and roast, or you can blanch, drain toss with spicy garlic oil and bell peppers. You can’t go wrong with this.
What am trying to say is that there is no wrong or right way….whatever works for you. Be careful when roasting so the garlic does not burn.
This is just a guidelines you can add more or less o oil, salt, garlic, pepper or even toss with Parmesan cheese. You decide.
Pair this broccoli with just about anything. It is simple and elegant
Enjoy!
Roast Broccoli with Garlic,Onions and Red Repper
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Ingredients
- 1- 1/2 pounds broccoli cut into florets
- 3-4 Tablespoons Olive oil or canola oil
- ¾ teaspoon Cajun salt or more adjust to taste
- 4-5 garlic cloves chopped
- ½ sliced medium onions
- 1 small red pepper sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- In a small pan set over medium-low heat, combine the canola oil, chopped garlic, onions, and red bell pepper and Cajun spice. Let this mixture sit for a little bit about 5 minutes.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, then blanch the broccoli for about 1-2 minutes remove, and drain. Then toss with parts of the garlic mixture.
- Arrange the broccoli in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Roast for 16-20 minutes, until cooked through and slightly brown.
- Put the roasted broccoli back in the bowl and toss with remaining garlic, onion and red pepper mixture. Adjust seasoning salt freshly ground pepper.
- Serve warm.
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William says
Recipe calls for roasting broccoli, but no oven temperature is given. Saw this on africanbites.com
Thanks
ImmaculateBites says
Hi William. Bake at 400º F. Happy Cooking!!
Lilly Hill says
Simply put, quick recipe with a fabulous taste! You can actually eat this as a light yet satisfying meal. We both had second helpings! This recipe is a keeper!
Thanks-Imma!
imma africanbites says
Thank you, Lily! I’m glad you like this.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I have never roasted broccoli before surprisingly.. definitely need to try your delicious recipe!
MIRA says
They look beautiful and very easy to make! Great combination of colors and flavors!
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks Mira.
Charlene @ that Girl Cooks Healthy says
I have a load of unused broccoli in my freezer. Will try this as a light lunch on Friday, thanks Imma.
ImmaculateBites says
Charlene Let me know how it works for you.
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
Looks like a delicious recipe! Love broccoli!
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks Jessica- my son also loves broccoli. He can never get enough.
Nagi@RecipeTin Eats says
AWESOME! Such a coincidence – I just posted a roasted broccoli recipe! Yours is much fancier though – with a zing too!
ImmaculateBites says
Nagi, yours looks really good too!