Garlicky Oven-Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipe

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I’m gonna throw this out there – roasted broccoli and cauliflower doesn’t get any better than this.

Broccoli and cauliflower are incredibly versatile veggies already. You could toss either in a warm vinaigrette for a hearty salad, throw one on a skillet with cheddar for an easy meal or squeeze either between some bread and other veggies to make a sandwich – I could go on and on, but you get the picture.

Either veggie can hold their own on any platter. But, when you combine both to make this stunning low carb meal, you’ve got yourself something revolutionary.

Perfectly tender with lightly crispy edges; this Mediterranean-style roasted broccoli and cauliflower recipe is the best there is.

With just broccoli and cauliflower, a handful of other simple ingredients and some heat, you’ll have this simple and nourishing meal laid out before you in no time!

Ingredients

Spices and Dressing

To add more flavour to my roasted vegetables, I decided to use olive oil (extra virgin), curry powder, chopped garlic and some shredded cheese.

Cheddar or vegetarian parmesan cheese would do great for this easy side dish recipe and if you’re all out of curry, turmeric would suffice.

Olive oil is a staple in my pantry so I’ve always got a bottle, but you can use a neutral oil like canola or avocado oil.

A more flavourful oil like peanut oil would really do wonders here, so I’d recommend using that instead.

Garlic powder could replace the fresh garlic cloves and you could consider adding black pepper, cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes to give it a spicy kick before you top everything off with some sesame seeds!

Vegetables

Two members of the cruciferous family star in this Spanish favourite; fresh broccoli and fresh cauliflower.

Take them out and you’ve got a hot pan of oil, cheese and spices which… isn’t so bad but, doesn’t sound the most appetizing either.

There aren’t any substitutes that can replace those or the intensely sweet but tart sun-dried tomatoes either without altering the meal entirely, but you can add a couple of sliced carrots, red onions or radishes to make this dish all the more hearty!

How many calories are in this roasted broccoli and cauliflower?

One serving of this oven-roasted cauliflower and broccoli recipe will provide you with just about 396 calories and 16g of protein.

Here’s a quick rundown of its nutritional info:

• kcal 396kcal
• Carbs 26g
• Fat 28g
• Protein 16g

Health Benefits

If you’re looking for a roasted broccoli and cauliflower dish, then there’s a good chance you’re after the spectacular health benefits of both broccoli and cauliflower.

But what if I told you they could taste amazing as well?

Hailing from the cruciferous side of the vegetable world, broccoli and cauliflower are superfoods for want of a better word.

Sure, you can shell out loads for your açaí or goji berries. You can spend ages hunting down your wheatgrass and noni fruits. But sometimes it pays to look a little closer to home.

By itself, broccoli is low in carbs and high in fiber. It’s also full of all sorts of vitamins and minerals; When many people think of vitamin C they often think orange. It might just be time to go green.

Just one cup of broccoli contains more than a day’s recommendation of vit C and is also high in K1, folate (B9), potassium, manganese and iron.

Consumption of broccoli may help reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, may lower cholesterol levels and improve eye health.

Cauliflower is just as nutritious. It’s all about the glucosinolates – and their bid to help prevent cancer. In-depth research and reviews can be found in this article about the health benefits of cauliflower.

How to make the best oven-roasted broccoli and cauliflower

• Set your oven to preheat at 200°C/390°F. Mince the garlic and chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Separate the cauliflower and broccoli florets into smaller pieces and keep each in a medium bowl.

• Grab a large bowl and mix the olive oil, garlic, cheese, tomatoes and curry powder till they’re well combined. Bring forth the broccoli and cauliflower then add them to the mix, making sure each bite-sized floret has been well coated.

• Rim the edges of your baking tray, sheet pan or baking sheet with some parchment paper. Spread everything onto your prepared baking sheet in a single layer and cover with aluminium foil.

• Throw into the oven and after 20 mins, open up the oven and give everything a nice toss. Close the oven and let the veggies stay in for another 10-15 mins till their edges have turned slightly brown.

Sprinkle over some salt and pepper (with some extra cheese, if you’re naughty) and, that’s about it. Your roasted cruciferous vegetables are all done!

Serve as the perfect side dish, one heck of an appetiser or alone as a mouthwatering lunch.

FAQs for Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

What takes longer to cook broccoli or cauliflower?

Since cauliflower florets are denser and sturdier than broccoli’s, cauliflower generally takes longer to cook. However, the size of their florets and the cooking method you choose to use also play a pretty big role in how fast either are going to cook, so keep that in mind.

Is roasted broccoli healthy?

Roasted broccoli is extremely healthy and nutritious too! “But won’t the nutrients get lost in all the heat?”, you ask. Well… not exactly.

You see, whenever you cook veggies in high temperatures, there’s a chance you’re going to strip some of those vitamins and minerals away. But, you’re also going to break down the cell walls to release others.

How you cook them also matters.

We’re not throwing the veggies on an open flame for eternity; we’re simply coating and roasting them in the oven for a bit, so they can soak up those flavours well and we get slightly crisp tender and still nourishing veggies!

How do you cook broccoli and cauliflower?

You can:

• blanch broccoli and cauliflower to make frittatas, cold salads or even casseroles
• whirl them in a blender for a soup
• saute them with other veggies to make a main
• Or even drizzle some oil over the veggies, toss them in seasoning and roast them to make a simple side dish you’ll be dreaming of for days!

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This roasted cauliflower and broccoli is a delicious side dish guaranteed to be a new staple at your thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table and a meal the whole family can enjoy.

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