Cauliflower Broccoli Bake with Alfredo
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4.7
Cauliflower Broccoli Bake with Alfredo
Description
The Cauliflower Broccoli Bake with Alfredo features a base of pre-packaged cauliflower rice tossed with olive oil and baked briefly to develop a slight roast. Alongside, fresh broccoli florets are steamed until tender. These vegetables are combined with a prepared Alfredo sauce, providing a creamy, savory element rich in dairy flavors, and seasoned with salt and pepper.
Once mixed, the casserole is topped with grated Parmesan cheese and baked again to melt the cheese and create a golden crust. The final dish offers a contrast of textures: the soft vegetables enveloped in a smooth, cheesy sauce with a satisfying baked cheese topping.
This bake works well as a comforting vegetable side or a light vegetarian main dish. Substitutions like spinach or peas can be used in place of broccoli to vary the flavor and texture. The use of prepared components like packaged cauliflower rice and jarred Alfredo sauce makes this dish accessible for weeknight cooking without sacrificing creaminess.
Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to three days and reheated. Moisture may separate after refrigeration, so stirring before serving helps restore consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 oz cauliflower rice fresh, package of
- 1 ½ cups broccoli chopped, fresh
- ½ .5 oz Alfredo sauce prepared, jar, I use Trader Joe's
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pour cauliflower rice into a 9 x 13 baking dish and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss gently. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, steam broccoli in the microwave. Place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 cup water. Cook for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Remove cauliflower from oven and add broccoli, alfredo sauce and salt and pepper. Toss gently. Top with parmesan cheese and bake again for 20 minutes or so.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate up to three days.
Notes
- Use pre-cut cauliflower rice to save preparation time.
- Prepared Alfredo sauce simplifies the recipe and maintains creamy texture.
- Substitute steamed spinach for broccoli if preferred, ensuring excess moisture is removed from frozen spinach.
- Peas can be added as an alternative vegetable for added sweetness and color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12.2mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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