• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About Me
  • Breakfast
  • Mains
  • Chicken
  • Sides and Sweets
  • Contact Me

Over the Spoon for logo

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • About Me
  • Breakfast
  • Mains
  • Chicken
  • Sides and Sweets
  • Contact Me
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Sides and Sweets » Asian Broccoli (Roasted from Frozen)

    Published: Mar 1, 2021 · Modified: Sep 23, 2021 by Marissa · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Asian Broccoli (Roasted from Frozen)

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Did you know that you can roast frozen broccoli?

    It is such an easy way to make frozen vegetables and gives them a ton of flavor.

    My absolute favorite side dish is this Asian broccoli (made from frozen broccoli.) I make this AT LEAST once a week and eat it all within a day.

    This healthy side dish is inspired by some of my favorite Asian flavors and condiments such as sesame oil and soy sauce. I use Tamari to make it gluten-free.

    asian broccoli tossed in sesame seeds

    Over the Spoon for:

    Flavorful broccoli side

    Fiber filled

    A new use for frozen vegetables

    What do you need:

    • 1 bag frozen broccoli
    • Tamari
    • Lemon juice
    • Garlic powder
    • Avocado oil

    Optional:

    • Sesame oil
    • Sesame seeds
    • Sriracha

    Substitutions:

    You could make this Asian broccoli with any frozen vegetable. Frozen cauliflower, a vegetable medley, or a stir fry blend would be incredible with this flavor combination.

    If you don’t have tamari, try soy sauce if you aren’t gluten-free, or coconut aminos.

    The sriracha makes this a bit of a spicy Asian broccoli, if you don’t like spice you can omit completely or use some honey for a sweeter taste.

    Scaling the recipe:

    I highly recommend doubling this batch! As long as you have an extra sheet pan and room in your oven, just double all the ingredients.

    How to make:

    the sauce mixed for asian broccoli

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit.
    2. Place broccoli florets on a sheet pan, spaced out so they don’t touch each other as this will cause them to steam rather than roast.
    3. Roast broccoli, with nothing on it, for 10 minutes.
    4. In a mixing bowl stir together all the ingredients for the sauce.
    5. After 10 minutes, flip the broccoli and cook 10 more minutes.
    6. Toss the roasted broccoli in sauce and spray sheet pan with cooking oil and then place broccoli on sheet pan.
    7. Cook for 10 more minutes, flipping halfway through and serve!

    broccoli roasted from frozen

    If you want to make this with fresh broccoli:

     

    1. Spray a sheet pan with oil place broccoli and spray with oil.
    2. Roast for 15 minutes and then toss in sauce.
    3. Roast for 15 more minutes, tossing halfway through.
    4. Drizzle with sesame oil and sesame seeds to serve.

    Tips:

    It is very important to space out broccoli when cooking straight from frozen so it doesn’t steam.

    Keep an eye on the broccoli seeing if it needs to be tossed! The tossing times are key to getting this right.

    Serve with:

    Your favorite entrée! I love this as a side to salmon, a burger, or in a Buddha bowl.

    Store this Asian broccoli in the fridge for about 5-6 days.

    Reheat in the microwave or by broiling the Asian broccoli on a sheet pan.
    This makes great left overs!

    If you are a fan of easy and flavorful vegetables, try this Balsamic Green Bean Side Dish next.

    I can’t wait to hear what you think! I would be so grateful if you would review the recipe below!

    asian broccoli tossed in sesame seeds

    Asian Broccoli

    Marissa
    This roasted Asian broccoli recipe is full of flavor. A touch spicy and sweet.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4
    Calories 65 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bag frozen broccoli
    • 1 tbsp sesame oil

    sauce

    • 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp avocado oil
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp sriracha optional if don't like spicy

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit.
    • On a sheet pan, plan frozen broccoli florets spaced out with nothing on them.
    • Roasted for 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
    • In a large bowl mix together everything for the sauce (not the sesame oil) and toss broccoli in sauce.
    • Roast broccoli an additional 10 minutes and serve drizzled with sesame oil and sesame seeds.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 65kcal
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    « Healthy Baked Mahi Mahi (Ceviche Style)
    Keto Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Air fryer) »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Marianne says

      March 24, 2023 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing taste! This recipe gives frozen broccoli new meaning. Simple and so easy to make.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 26, 2023 at 7:24 pm

        I'm so glad you love it!

        Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      March 02, 2021 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      Becoming a regular staple in our household!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi! Welcome!

    Winter Soups

    cabbage soup in a bowl with greek yogurt

    Low Carb Cabbage Soup

    dairy free lemon orzo soup in 2 bowls

    Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup (Instant Pot)

    A blue napkin with 2 bowls of soup in blue bowls with parsley on the side

    Tuscan Kale Soup

    Buffalo Chicken Soup served in a bowl

    Buffalo Chicken Soup (Low Carb)

    Popular Recipes

    Soy Chorizo

    Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo Spaghetti Squash

    2 bowls with poke ingredients

    Trader Joe's Poke Bowl Recipe

    a bowl of baked ceviche

    Healthy Baked Mahi Mahi (Ceviche Style)

    asian broccoli tossed in sesame seeds

    Asian Broccoli (Roasted from Frozen)

    za'atar chicken with lemon on a sheet pan

    Za'atar Chicken Recipe

    artichokes dipped in aioli

    Easy Air Fryer Artichokes (with Aioli)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

     

    • About Me
    • Privacy Policy

     

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2023 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme