Roasted Asian broccoli at 400 is a Chinese spicy vegetable side dish you’ll love. Easy to roast with a ginger, Gochujang, sesame oil sauce. You can use the sauce after you Steam Broccoli in Oven too but this makes it golden brown with crispy florets.
You could call this Chinese broccoli too and it can be as mild or spicy with heat as you’d like. Great with beef like a copycat Panda Express dish or as a cheap side dish for vegetarian meals or with any protein.
Do you only Boil Broccoli? You are missing out!! That may get your pieces tender but has no flavor and you lose a bunch of nutrients submerged into hot water. Roasted on a sheet pan is healthy and you get the perfect crunchy texture on the top of each piece.
You could use the same sauce over the top of our Pressure Cooker Broccoli to add lots of flavor but it won’t be crispy like you see here. You’ll want a large baking sheet to get this done so they are in a single layer and not overlapping.
Ingredient Notes
I will pick up a large head of bright green broccoli, about 1 pound cut into bite size florets is about right for the amount of sauce you will make. I like each piece to be nicely coated so they all have bold flavors.
- Soy sauce will give it a deep flavor, you can use coconut aminos for a gluten free option, even oyster sauce will work
- You will want some extra virgin olive oil to coat the outsides
- I like a bit of red wine vinegar for that pop of flavor you’d expect
- Chili paste or Gochujang is even better, red pepper flakes are another option for heat
- Fresh ginger grated is great or you can buy it in a jar already minced
- Minced garlic is best but garlic powder is okay for dried
- Toasted sesame oil is very potent so keep to a small amount but will give it all the Asian flavors you are looking for
You will get a similar crisp as you do when making our Broccoli in Air Fryer but it is easier to make a larger amount this way. Just as quick and easy but in a much larger pan so it is great for families.
How Long to Roast Broccoli in Oven
I like using 400F to get each floret tender but high enough to get some crispy edges to them. If you like more of a crispy you could switch to broil for the last minute. Bake time overall though is 15 minutes. You will want to flip and rotate the pieces halfway thru for the ideal texture.
Remove and garnish with freshly sliced green onions, or an extra sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired! Another option is to mix up some Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce to pour over the top. You could make two batches, one hot and the other not for the kids.
Can you make with frozen broccoli?
With this one we are using fresh produce. We do show you here How to Bake Frozen Broccoli here if that is all you have on hand. I will say that the texture is quite different between the two and of course fresh is always best if at all possible.
We have an option of How to Microwave Broccoli too. Do so just enough to defrost and then throw on a sheet pan. It will not be as crisp but an option. Super healthy with lots of fiber. If you love leafy green vegetables this is another one you will want to make on a more regular basis for sure.
Asian Broccoli Recipe
Equipment
- 1 sheet pan
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 12 oz broccoli, about 1 lb., cut into bite size florets
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp chili paste
- 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 1.5 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, rice wine vinegar and chili paste. Add the grated into the bowl and mix.
- Place the broccoli in a large bowl and pour the soy sauce mix over the top and toss the broccoli to coat each piece well.Spread the broccoli out on the baking tray in a single layer so it cooks evenly. Place in the oven for 10 minutes, and stir halfway through.
- While the broccoli is roasting, grate the garlic cloves into a small bowl and add the sesame oil and mix. Slice the green onions into thin pieces and add them to the bowl and stir.
- Once the broccoli has cooked for 10 minutes, remove and add the garlic/sesame oil mixture. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over top and toss the broccoli to coat each piece.
- Return it to the oven and continue to roast for 3-5 additional minutes until the broccoli is tender. Remove and garnish with freshly sliced green onions, or an extra sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
We have step by step directions on our recipe card below. Enjoy warm for best results. If you have leftovers you can save in the fridge, dice up and make crustless Broccoli Quiche the next day too!
