Roasted Garlic Sesame Broccoli is flavorful and delicious! This quick and easy Asian broccoli recipe makes a wonderful healthy side dish!
If you are tired or bored of making broccoli the same way, this roasted broccoli with garlic sesame sauce is a great way to spice things up! Roasting broccoli in the oven enhances both the flavor and texture and the sauce is made with Asian flavors that elevate this cruciferous vegetable to a restaurant-worthy side dish.
This easy broccoli recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, making it a good option for busy weeknights. Plus, since the broccoli is baked on a lined sheet pan, the cleanup is also super quick and easy. The sauce only takes a couple of minutes to make and is made with low-carb and gluten-free ingredients.
Garlic sesame roasted broccoli is very versatile and pairs well with so many things, not just Asian cuisine. It is a great side dish to accompany Chicken, like these Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs, or some yummy Seafood, it goes perfectly with this Sesame Glazed Salmon. For a delicious plant-based meal, try pairing it with some Easy Baked Tofu and maybe some Garlic Roasted Almonds sliced and sprinkled on top. Yum!
I hope you enjoy the roasted garlic sesame broccoli!
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Garlic Sesame Broccoli Ingredients
- broccoli – fresh broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces.
- avocado oil
- garlic – minced fresh garlic cloves.
- toasted sesame oil
- tamari – I use gluten-free tamari but you can also use soy sauce as a substitute.
- apple cider vinegar
- ginger – minced fresh ginger.
- sesame seeds – white or black.
- crushed red pepper flakes – this adds a little heat but you can omit if you do not like spicy food.
- salt & pepper – I only use a little salt but plenty of freshly ground pepper. You can season to your personal preference.
How to Make Roasted Garlic Sesame Broccoli
To make roasted garlic sesame broccoli, first, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the broccoli florets onto the prepared baking sheet and spray or toss with avocado oil. Arrange the broccoli into a single layer, without crowding, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place onto the center rack of your preheated oven and roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes.
While the broccoli is in the oven, make the garlic sesame sauce. Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, sesame seeds, crushed red pepper, tamari, sesame oil, and apple cider vinegar to a small bowl, then whisk to combine.
After the broccoli has roasted for 12 minutes, carefully remove from the oven and drizzle with the garlic sesame sauce, then stir or toss to combine.
Return the broccoli to the oven and roast for an additional 5 – 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is cooked to your liking. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Roasted Garlic Sesame Broccoli
Ingredients
- 12 ounces broccoli fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic 3-4 fresh garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tamari see notes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds white or black
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes see notes
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the broccoli florets onto the prepared baking sheet and spray or toss with avocado oil. Arrange the broccoli into a single layer, without crowding, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place onto the center rack of your preheated oven and roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes.
- While the broccoli is in the oven, make the garlic sesame sauce. Add the minced garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, crushed red pepper, tamari, sesame oil, and apple cider vinegar to a small bowl, then whisk to combine.
- After the broccoli has roasted for 12 minutes, carefully remove from the oven and drizzle with the garlic sesame sauce, then stir or toss to combine.
- Return the broccoli to the oven and roast for an additional 5 - 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is cooked to your liking. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Tamari - I use gluten-free tamari but you can also use soy sauce as a substitute.
- Crushed red pepper flakes - this adds a little heat but you can omit if you do not like spicy food or just add a pinch.
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If you like this recipe, you might also want to try my Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe!