Baked Broccoli
Baked Broccoli roasts quickly at 350°F, turning tender with lightly caramelized edges. A brown sugar and olive oil glaze balanced with lemon, cayenne, garlic, oregano, and thyme gives it a sweet-heat pop and herby depth. Serve it as a vibrant side on weeknights or alongside roasted meats and grains.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Broccoli, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper until well mixed. Add broccoli florets and toss to coat evenly with the seasoning. Arrange the broccoli florets on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the broccoli is lightly browned on top, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 163.46 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 2.93 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 12.31 g 4%
- Total Fat 12.75 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.83 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 33.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.1 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 7.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 75.97 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 251.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.73 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Baked Broccoli is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 163.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Broccoli made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Oregano. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Broccoli?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 163.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Broccoli easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Baked Broccoli healthy?
- Baked Broccoli has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 163.46 calories and 2.93 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.83 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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