Easy Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipe
Broccoli and cauliflower have a lot in common (and unfortunately are often the two left behind on the veggie trays). They’re from the same vegetable family Brassicaceae, shaped the same, can be prepared the same, and have many nutritional benefits. Roasting broccoli and cauliflower (aka baking in the oven) is an easy cooking method that yields amazing flavor.
Just a little bit of oil, sea salt, and pepper, and the crispy texture and flavor from cooking in the oven will be a nice change if you’re used to raw or steamed vegetables.
Simple Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipe
I don’t know if you can even call this a “recipe”, because it’s so easy :) Here are some guidance on a cooking method for delicious roasted broccoli and cauliflower!
•1 head broccoli
•1 head cauliflower
•1/4 cup olive oil
•Sea salt & Pepper
•Fresh lemon
•Parsley or Green Onion for garnish
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Chop broccoli and cauliflower into pieces of equal size.
3. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper and spread evenly on a pan.
4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
5. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and garnish.
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Broccoli and Cauliflower
We eat a lot of broccoli in the US! Broccoli ranks number 5 in the top 20 vegetables sold in the US, while cauliflower is down at number 18.
You may eat broccoli a lot and need some new methods of cooking to change things up. If you don’t like broccoli, roasting gives a more subtle flavor and softens the texture in a way that may be more appealing.
And maybe you don’t eat quite as much cauliflower, but would like to eat more vegetables and add some new colors and options to your healthy diet. It’s never too late to learn to love a new vegetable!
If you’re on a Daniel Fast, broccoli and cauliflower are both excellent for feeling full because they’re dense and a good source of fiber. Cauliflower has also become more common in the American diet as a gluten-free option for rice and pizza crust.
Why are broccoli and cauliflower good for you?
Broccoli and cauliflower are both low calorie yet filled with nutrients, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
One cup of broccoli or cauliflower has about 25-30 calories. Broccoli even has as much vitamin C as an orange! If you eat a blend of broccoli and cauliflower, just some of the nutritional value you’ll be consuming includes:
Calcium
Choline
Folate
Fiber
Iron
Manganese
Magnesium
Phosphorous
Potassium
Zinc
Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E and K
