Don’t sacrifice flavor while eating healthy! Mexican Spiced Roasted Broccoli is a quick and easy side dish that fits into any clean eating plan and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
This Mexican Spiced Roasted Broccoli recipe is a healthy fiesta in my mouth! Since summer is right around the corner, I’ve been eating super clean and this dish is perfect because it’s paleo, Whole30, low carb, gluten free, and keto friendly. PLUS IT’S VEGAN!!! And totally acceptable for #meatlessMonday.
I’d say this is the most faultless recipe ever in the history of food…but I can’t because it’s broccoli ? #prezbushwasright. Jokes aside, I genuinely like broccoli. It’s one of my favorite veggies to oven roast when I have no idea what the heck to serve with dinner. It also works brilliantly as a healthy side dish when you’re trying to get buff for the upcoming bathing suit season (like me!)
Thankfully, the weather in New Hampshire is finally starting to warm up and is showing signs that I’ll have to get my arse in some shorts soon, so I’ve been low carb and lovin’ it lately. The other night I made these tacos and, instead of my standard carby Spanish rice and beans as a side, I served it with this broccoli. I’m happy to report both my taste buds and waistline were very content.
I added pumpkin seeds, fresh cilantro, and lime slices to my broccoli. The fresh herb and lime juice added another delicious layer of flavor and the pumpkin seeds were a welcoming crunch. I ate cold leftovers the next day as part of a vegetarian lunch. Put it on top of a salad with pico de gallo and extra pumpkin seeds and it was so delish! Who knew leftover broccoli could taste that good? It can if it’s spiced up in a Mexican kind of way ?
Enjoy this clean eating Mexican Spiced Roasted Broccoli recipe next time you need a quick and easy side dish for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or for any weeknight/weekend family dinner!
- 12 ounces broccoli florets, washed and dried
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
- salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
- optional accompaniments: lime slices, raw or toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped fresh cilantro, favorite hot sauce
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, all seasonings, and oil. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated, then place mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet. Put in preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring once after 10 minutes.
- Remove cooked broccoli to a serving bowl and top with any or all of the optional accompaniments: lime slices, raw or toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped fresh cilantro, and/or favorite hot sauce. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
Yumy yummy, Karrie! I just love broccoli and here, with the spices, lime, and roasted pumpkin seeds, you took a simple dish to a new level of goodness. I always eat a lot of carbs so I really enjoy from time to time to go low- carb. Although, no worries in rushing to fit into my shorts here in Alberta….yesterday and today, back to winter full throttle! 🙁
Look at you getting your healthy on. You go girl! I had fries with dressing and gravy Saturday and then pasta later on….and maybe (totally did) chocolate. Anywho, this chicka needs to stuff her face with broccoli too. I did have some for dinner tonight and had I seen this recipe prior that that I would have totally tried it. You’re starting to make me look bad – I’m going to have to get summer ready too. But bathing suit? Hmmmmm, dunno ’bout that. And I agree – everyone needs a heathy fiesta in their mouth 😉 That party be cray cray good! Pinning! xoxo
Yuuuum! I Love love love broccoli and I am digging all the flavours you have put with it. I could eat a whole bowl of this on its own!
I love this statement regarding your taste buds and waistline being satisfied with this broccoli, hah. Indeed, it’s a delicious meal I can eat all year round. Perfect combination of the flavors, Karrie!
I don’t really like broccoli – I know, CRAZY – but roasted… I am in! And with Mexican Spice – Oh baby YES please! I could do a mix of cauliflower and broccoli!
Girl, I don’t give a hoot what Prez Bush thinks about broccoli because I LOVE it! #favevegever Your spiced up version sounds delish and perfect for getting my arse in shape for bathing suit season because it’s already hot and humid down here in NC! ❤️
This is just great! I eat a ton of broccoli in my quest to be healthy, but it gets so BORING after you’ve had it every day. I love this idea to spice it up a bit, def going to try this one!
Yummy! I love broccoli. Thanks for reminding me to prepare this recipe!