Name: Roasted Frozen Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 10 oz frozen broccoli florets; olive oil spray; salt; pepper; garlic powder; onion powder

This Roasted Frozen Broccoli recipe is the best way to transform a boring side dish into something delicious!

Why we love this roasted frozen broccoli

Convenient: When you find yourself needing a vegetable side dish for dinner but are short on time, frozen veggies are a great solution.
Affordable: At just $1-2 per bag, frozen broccoli makes an affordable and accessible side dish.
Uses pantry ingredients: All you need is an oil spray, and spices that are in your cupboard already. This recipe couldn’t be simpler!

As much as I love fresh roasted broccoli, I don’t always have the time to make it. When you hear frozen broccoli you might assume that it is steamed and mushy, but trust me that is not how it has to be!

This is the best way that I have found for roasting frozen broccoli! It’s convenient, cheap, and ready for the oven in less than 5 minutes.

It saves me so much time and I feel good about getting some veggies on the table without a lot of effort. Once you make this roasted frozen broccoli, you won’t settle for mushy vegetables again!

finished roasted broccoli on the baking sheet

⭐️Review⭐️

“My teenage son loved this so much, he told me to always cook broccoli for him this way.”

Ingredients needed

Frozen broccoli florets: do not buy broccoli cuts as half of the bag will be stems. You want to buy broccoli florets specifically.
Olive oil spray: or other neutral cooking spray.
Salt and pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder

charred roasted broccoli with a crisp edge

How to Roast Frozen Broccoli

Preheat the oven to 420 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Take the frozen broccoli florets straight from the freezer and place them on the baking sheet in a single layer.
Spray the florets with olive oil cooking spray, then sprinkle on salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Roast the frozen broccoli at 420 degrees for 15-20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until desired crispiness.
Top with optional parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

finished broccoli sprinkled with parmesan cheese

Can I put Frozen Broccoli in the oven without defrosting it ?

Yes! The key here is to not let the frozen broccoli thaw at all before you place it in the oven. This is the secret to making sure that the broccoli is not mushy when you eat it!

roasted broccoli sprinkled with parmesan cheese

Tips for success

Do not let your broccoli thaw: the broccoli should go straight from freezer to a preheated oven. Do not let your broccoli thaw before cooking, as this can result in it becoming mushy.
Use parchment paper for easy cleanup: using parchment paper is one of my favorite time saving hacks that really cuts down on scrubbing pans.
Add parmesan cheese: try topping your finished broccoli with parmesan cheese for an extra boost of flavor

My favorite way to eat this roasted frozen broccoli is with my Easy Crock Pot Baked Ziti (pictured below).

This would also be yummy served up with some greek yogurt mac and cheese for a kid friendly dinner ready quick!

crock pot ziti and roasted broccoli on a plate

More frozen vegetable recipes

Frozen Green Beans
Frozen Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Roasted Frozen Carrots
Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower
Roasted Frozen Brussel Sprouts
Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
Frozen Corn Recipe
Roasted Frozen Cauliflower

frozen broccoli finished on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

⭐️Review⭐️

“I loved this recipe. Had a frozen bag of broccoli and cauliflower florets. It was a wonderful delicious side dish. Definitely will repeat this recipe again. Outstanding!”