The BEST Balsamic Glazed Broccoli
Not a day goes by that I don’t eat broccoli. Or tomatoes. They are my personal little superfoods and make up for all the desserts I eat, or so I tell myself. But as much as I love broccoli sometimes I just have to jazz it up. And there’s where Parmesan cheese and a balsamic glaze come into play. Anything balsamic and I’m automatically in. Same with cheese. This balsamic roasted broccoli with parmesan a super simple side dish that’s perfect for anything from busy weeknights to holiday celebrations. It reminds me of these Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts but with Parmesan and broccoli instead of sprouts.
Ingredients for Roasted Balsamic Broccoli
Making parmesan and balsamic roasted broccoli is very simple and requires just a handful of ingredients. For this quick recipe, you’ll need the following:
Broccoli florets Olive oil Salt and pepper Balsamic glaze (sometimes called balsamic reduction) Parmesan cheese
Can Frozen Broccoli Be Roasted?
You might be able to roast frozen broccoli, but I recommend using fresh broccoli florets when preparing the balsamic broccoli recipe. Frozen broccoli would release extra moisture in the oven and I worry it would steam instead of roast, and it would likely become mushy rather than crisp-tender.
How to Roast Broccoli
Roasting broccoli with balsamic glaze is very straightforward. Follow these basic steps:
How Long to Roast Broccoli?
You’ll need to roast the broccoli florets for roughly 15 minutes at 450ºF. I love my broccoli and all my roasted, broiled, or grilled vegetables blackened to an inch of its life — i.e. burned. When blog photography isn’t involved I go much darker than I have here. Depending on your personal preference for char, bake accordingly, use the suggested baking times as estimates only, and keep an eye on things.
Should I Use Balsamic Vinegar or Balsamic Glaze?
I use Trader Joe’s Balsamic Glaze. Most grocery stores carry balsamic glazes or balsamic reductions these days or easily make your own. You want to use a glaze or reduction rather than straight balsamic vinegar for this recipe.
Tips for the Best Roasted Broccoli
Allow space between the florets and don’t keep them in a tight pile on the baking sheet so that they roast rather than steam. Try to cut the florets into uniform sizes so that they cook at the same rate. I’ve provided measurements in the recipe card below, but you can add the balsamic glaze and Parmesan to taste. It’s your broccoli, prepare it however you’d like!
More Roasted Vegetable Recipes:
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Think you don’t like brussels sprouts? The balsamic glaze on these will change your mind!! BEST brussels sprouts ever! Fast, easy, and accidentally healthy! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes!
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Roasted Rainbow Carrots — Lightly caramelized around the edges, crisp-tender in the center, and seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and parsley!!
Parmesan and Herb Roasted Potatoes— These herb roasted potatoes are sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and are made with seasonings you already have on hand. So easy to prep, and crazy delicious!
Roasted Cheesy Asparagus — Even picky eaters will LOVE asparagus when it’s roasted with onions and covered with melted CHEESE!! A fast and EASY side that’s perfect for busy weeknights!!
Crispy Parmesan Ranch Potatoes — The BEST roasted potatoes you’ll ever eat!! Tender potatoes seasoned with ranch mix and topped with a CRISPY Parmesan breadcrumb topping!
