Roasted Broccoli with Gochujang Butter

This simple side dish features perfectly crispy roasted broccoli seasoned with rich, spicy gochujang butter. Pair it with your favorite meals to enjoy a boost of savory flavor and nutrition!

Course Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetable Side

Cuisine American, Korean, Korean American

Keyword Air Fryer Broccoli, Gochujang Broccoli, Gochujang Butter, Roasted Broccoli

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 142kcal

Author Cara Harbstreet

Ingredients

1 large crown of broccoli about 3 ½ to 4 cups
½ tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
¼ tsp All-Purpose MSG Seasoning or salt and pepper to taste
2-3 tbsp Gochujang Butter

Gochujang Butter

1 stick unsalted butter warmed to room temperature
1 to 1 ½ tbsp gochujang Korean red pepper paste
2 cloves garlic grated or finely minced
1 ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp white or brown sugar

Instructions

Prep Instructions

Slice the head of broccoli into florets. To reduce food waste, include the stems and stalk by peeling with a handheld potato peeler. Slice into ¼” thick slices.
Toss the chopped broccoli with the oil, and seasoning (or salt and pepper to taste).

Oven Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned broccoli in a single layer, then bake for 16 to 18 minutes.
Once the broccoli is browned and fully cooked, remove from the oven. Transfer to a large mixing bowl or serving bowl and add the gochujang butter. As the butter melts, toss the roasted broccoli to ensure it’s evenly coated.
Serve hot with your main entree and other side dishes.

Air Fryer Instructions

Preheat the air fryer basket to 375 degrees F (or closest setting).
Place the seasoned broccoli in the pre-heated basket in a single layer. Cook for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Once cooked, transfer to a large mixing bowl or serving bowl and add the gochujang butter. As the butter melts, toss the roasted broccoli to ensure it’s evenly coated.
Serve hot with your main entree and other side dishes.

Notes

Prep time applies if starting with prepared Gochujang Butter. If making from scratch, allow extra time to soften butter to room temperature (30-60 minutes).

Adjust the amount of Gochujang Butter based on your taste preferences and/or individual dietary needs.

Store the extra or leftover Gochujang Butter in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It will last up to two weeks and can be used as a compound butter for other side dishes, pasta recipes, etc.

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