Roasted Broccoli with Chili-Garlic and Lime Sauce

5 from 2 votes

Roasted Broccoli with Chili-Garlic and Lime Sauce

If you're looking for the most flavorful way to enjoy broccoli, this Roasted Broccoli with Chili-Garlic and Lime Sauce is a must-make. Crispy and caramelized, tossed in a savory-sweet sauce, and finished with lime and cashews, it's the apex of veggie side dishes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Author: Jamie Vespa MS, RD

Equipment

Large rimmed baking sheet
Small mixing bowl

Ingredients

2 medium broccoli crowns, cut into large florets*
2 medium shallots, peeled and quartered
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 Tbsp. Thai sweet red chili sauce
2 tsp. fish sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small Fresno chili pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (sub chili pepper of choice, or use 1/4 tsp. dried chili flakes)
1 tsp. fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger)
1 tsp. lime zest, plus 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves (I prefer using Thai basil)
3 to 4 Tbsp. roasted chopped cashews

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Arrange broccoli and shallots on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with 2 Tbsp. of the olive oil and salt. Roast for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine sweet red chili sauce, fish sauce, garlic, Fresno chili, ginger, and remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a small bowl; mix to combine.
Remove broccoli and shallots from the oven and spoon the sauce overtop. Toss well to evenly coat, and place back in the oven for 10 more minutes, until caramelized.
Transfer broccoli and shallots to a serving plate and top with lime zest and juice, basil, and roasted cashews.

Notes

Avoid cutting the broccoli into small florets, which are prone to burning and drying out when roasting. You really want BIG florets here.
To Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
To Reheat: Rewarm broccoli on a baking sheet in the oven or toaster oven at 375ºF. Alternatively, you can toss broccoli in a skillet and heat over medium until warm.

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