sweet chili roasted broccoli (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender broccoli florets roasted in spicy sweet chili garlic sauce for a perfectly balanced side dish.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6–8 cups (approximately 2 bags) broccoli florets, trimmed

→ Sauce

02 - 120 ml olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
05 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Seasoning

06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - Set oven temperature to 200°C. Line a large sheet tray with parchment paper.
02 - Cut broccoli into small, uniform florets. Halve larger pieces for even roasting. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
03 - Combine olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once oil is warmed, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, avoiding browning. Remove saucepan from heat, stir in red pepper flakes and honey until fully amalgamated.
04 - Pour oil-honey-garlic mixture over broccoli in the mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure all florets are evenly coated. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
05 - Spread coated broccoli onto prepared tray, ensuring space between florets for optimal roasting. Cover tray tightly with aluminium foil and bake for 18 minutes to steam the stems.
06 - Carefully remove foil. Return tray to the oven and continue roasting uncovered for 10 minutes, or until florets are crisped and slightly caramelized.
07 - Remove from oven. Plate immediately and enjoy.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Cutting broccoli florets into similar sizes ensures even cooking and prevents burnt tops with raw stems.