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Perfect Oven Roasted Broccoli with Tandoori Ranch

Published: Apr 16, 2020 · Modified: Nov 24, 2020 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Perfectly roasted broccoli with a delicious drizzle of tandoori ranch on top makes for a great side dish.
Prep 10 minutes mins
Cook 15 minutes mins
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Top shot of Roasted Broccoli on a grey plate and drizzled with tandoori ranch on top, gold spoon on side of the plate

The easiest and BEST way to make roasted broccoli in under 20 mins, plus it is perfectly crunchy, perfectly tender and has so much flavor. The tandoori ranch drizzle on top seals the deal with this side dish. 

Top shot of Roasted Broccoli on a grey plate and drizzled with tandoori ranch on top

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Does anyone else eat Broccoli like its candy? I do and in fact, my whole family does. We all love it so much and everyone wants a lot of it, that sometimes I have to make two sheet pans just so everyone has enough to eat.

I usually make a whole batch of roasted broccoli to go with pasta for dinner. That way, even if I am making a quick paste with a jar of marinara sauce, some freshly grated cheese on top of the pasta and a side of freshly made roasted broccoli makes it feel like I put in some more effort to put together a good meal for my family. And the plus is of course, that they LOVE it!

A black sheet pan with broccoli florets in it and a salt and pepper crock next to the sheet pan

Usually when I make roasted broccoli, I keep it very simple. Just olive oil, salt and pepper and boom, it's done. I sometimes squeeze a tiny bit of lemon, or add some red pepper flakes or grate some Parmesan over it once it is done, but for the most part it is simple broccoli. 

Sometimes, I love to make some fun sauces to drizzle over the roasted broccoli and this Tandoori Ranch over Roasted Broccoli is simply da bomb! The broccoli is not doused in this Tandoori Ranch sauce, but the sauce is simply drizzled over the top and with every bite you get a little of the crispy broccoli and some of the creamy and spicy sauce and that combo in every bite is just to die for!

Roasting broccoli is so easy and simple that once you do this, you will never make steamed broccoli again. I never make steamed broccoli anyway, because I just really feel the lack of flavor and texture in it. Roasting broccoli brings out the flavor in it and the crispy edges makes for a fun texture while enjoying this dish.

Roasted Broccoli on a grey plate and drizzled with tandoori ranch on top with a gold sppon on the side

Other roasted vegetable recipes we love:

  • Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Maple Balsamic
  • Roasted Delicata Squash with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate
  • Roasted Cauliflower with Brown Butter Hazelnuts

What to look for when buying broccoli

Always look for bright green heads of broccoli, even if there is some yellow, I would stay away from it. Also, make sure the stalks are nice, firm and fresh, we don't want any yellow or brown parts of stalks or for it to be stringy or limp, which says that the broccoli is not all that fresh.

Broccoli florets in a black sheet pan

Ingredients for Perfect Oven Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli - Look above for tips for buying fresh broccoli. I cut the broccoli into bite size florets. And with most big florets, I cut them right down the middle, so they both have a flat side to it on which they can lie in the tray and roast well to give you that perfect crunch.

Olive Oil - I love to splurge on a good quality olive oil for my recipes, as good ingredients make for good recipes. I use an olive oil made for roasting and sauteing. This has a higher smoke point and will not disintegrate while roasting in the high heat. I use regular extra virgin olive oil for drizzling over dishes as a finishing touch or for making vinaigrette for salads and such.

A bottle of olive oil and salt and pepper pinch pots

Salt - I love using my French Sea Salt while roasting vegetables. I love that extra crunch and taste that sea salt gives.

Black Pepper - I always grind peppercorns fresh to add to anything. I do not have ground black pepper in my spice drawer. The freshness and intensity of flavor in freshly ground peppercorns is something in itself.

How to roast broccoli

The secret to a perfect oven roasted broccoli is uniform cuts of the broccoli and also the oven temperature. I would keep it at 425F, so the broccoli gets roasted to a crunchy perfection and not soggy or burnt.

Drizzling olive oil over broccoli in a black sheet pan

Season - Toss the broccoli florets in olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper over it. I do all this on the sheet pan that I am going to roast in, so I don't have an extra dish to wash. Spread out the broccoli florets with enough space between them, as we want them to roast, not steam because they are overcrowded.

And use your hands to nicely coat them all with the olive oil, salt and pepper. There is no shame in using your hands when cooking, just make sure they are clean.

A hand tossing broccoli in a black sheet pan

Bake - Heat the oven to 425F and roast them for about 15 mins. Keep and eye on the broccoli starting at about 12 minutes to make sure they don't get burnt. Sometimes, some of the smaller pieces get burnt or they may all roast quickly depending on how big the florets are.

Roasted broccoli in a black sheet pan

How to make Tandoori Ranch

This is the simplest drizzle sauce in the history of sauces. Just some ranch and tandoori seasoning mixed well together to a drizzle consistency. Most Tandoori seasonings already have some salt in it and we have salted the broccoli as well, so there is no need to add more salt to this.

  • A small bowl of ranch and a glass storage bottle with tandoori spice in it with a white spoon sticking out of it
  • Small bowl with ranch in it and tandoori spice on top of it and a spice bottle with tandoori spice in it next to the bowl
  • Small bowl of tandoori ranch and a glass storage bottle with tandoori spice in it

Once the broccoli is roasted, drizzle the Tandoori Ranch over it and sprinkle with some minced cilantro (totally optional) and your perfect oven roasted broccoli with tandoori ranch is all ready to go!

Top shot of Roasted Broccoli on a grey plate and drizzled with tandoori ranch on top, gold spoon on side of the plate

Cooking Tips

  • I line the sheet pan with pre-cut parchment paper or silpat to save on scrubbing the sheet pan later. It is not absolutely necessary, it is just helpful to line it. Lining the pan also makes sure that the broccoli does not stick to the pan.
  • While laying out the broccoli on the sheet pan, do not overcrowd them. We want them to roast, not steam.
  • Depending on how small or big you cut the florets out, the cooking time will vary slightly. Keep an eye out for the broccoli after about 12 minutes or so, to make sure they don't burn.

If you love these kind of recipes with an Indian fusion blend of flavors, be sure to check out Masala Turkey Meatballs in Butternut Makhani Sauce, Cucumber Avocado Salad with Chat Masala and Chai Masala Spiced White Chocolate Creme Brulee .

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Top shot of Roasted Broccoli on a grey plate and drizzled with tandoori ranch on top, gold spoon on side of the plate

Perfect Oven Roasted Broccoli with Tandoori Ranch

Manju
Perfectly roasted broccoli with a delicious drizzle of tandoori ranch on top makes for a great side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Sides, Vegetable Sides
Cuisine American, Indian Inspired
Servings 2 servings
Calories 541 kcal

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb broccoli about 2-3 medium heads
  • 5 tablespoon olive oil
  • sea salt to taste
  • crushed black peppercorns to taste
  • 2 tablespoon minced cilantro optional

For the Tandoori Ranch

  • 4 tablespoon ranch dressing
  • 2 teaspoon tandoori seasoning

Don't forget to check out Step-by-step instructions with photos in the body of the post above

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 425F
  • Wash and cut the broccoli into bite sized florets.
  • Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and lay them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 15 mins or so, check at 12 min mark to make sure the broccoli is not burning.
  • Make the Tandoori Ranch by mixing the ranch dressing with the tandoori seasoning and 1 teaspoon water, to a drizzle consistency.
  • Take the broccoli out of the oven. Move to a serving platter.
  • Drizzle the tandoori ranch over the roasted broccoli. Sprinkle the cilantro leaves on top.
  • Serve right away.

Notes

  • I line the sheet pan with pre cut parchment paper or silpat to save on scrubbing the sheet pan later. It is not absolutely necessary, it is just helpful to line it. Lining the pan also makes sure that the broccoli does not stick to the pan.
  • While laying out the broccoli on the sheet pan, do not overcrowd them. We want them to roast, not steam.
  • Depending on how small or big you cut the florets out, the cooking time will vary slightly. Keep an eye out for the broccoli after about 12 minutes or so, to make sure they don't burn.
  • The nutrition value is shown assuming you use up half of the tandoori ranch dressing for one serving, you can always use less.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 735mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1440IUVitamin C: 203mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Broccoli, Oven Roasted Broccoli, Perfect Roasted Broccoli, Tandoori Ranch
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  1. sanjana says

    April 23, 2020 at 2:00 am

    OMG!! i love broccoli and this recipe looks amazing cant wait to try.

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    • Manju says

      May 12, 2020 at 2:39 am

      Thank you! Do come back and let me know once you make it 🙂

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