Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Spread 12 ounces broccoli florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over the broccoli, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Toss the florets on the baking sheet with tongs or your hands until evenly coated, then arrange them again in a single layer so they are not crowded.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 15–22 minutes, checking at 15 minutes; cook until the stems are tender and the edges are crisp to your liking. For more even browning, shake the pan or turn the florets once about halfway through cooking.
• Remove from the oven, sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using, and serve immediately.