Roasted Broccoli with Creamy Basil Dressing
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Roasted Broccoli with Creamy Basil Dressing
Description
This recipe prepares broccoli by chopping it into small florets, tossing with neutral cooking oil, salt, cayenne powder, and garlic powder, then roasting them at 400°F until tender with some crisp edges. The cayenne provides a gentle heat that is offset by garlic's savory background. Roasting intensifies the broccoli's natural flavor and texture.
The accompanying creamy basil dressing is made by blending soaked cashews with non-dairy milk, fresh basil leaves, nutritional yeast, garlic and onion powders, olive oil, black pepper, and salt until smooth. The dressing is herbaceous, slightly cheesy from the nutritional yeast, and creamy, offering a cooling contrast to the spiced roasted broccoli. Adjustments can be made with lemon juice or sugar for taste balance.
Drizzle the dressing over the warm roasted broccoli and garnish with red pepper flakes if desired. This preparation makes broccoli flavorful and appealing as a snack or side dish, enhancing its texture and flavor with a combination of spice, creaminess, and herbs.
Ingredients
Cayenne Garlic Roasted Broccoli:
- 1 broccoli large head
- 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/3-1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder or to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Creamy Basil Dressing:
- 1/2 cup cashews soaked for half an hour if needed
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk or more
- 2 tbsp basil or a small handful, fresh
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast or more
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3-1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200ºc. Chop up the broccoli into small florets. Add to a bowl. Add the oil and spices and mix and toss well. Spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F / 200ºc for 20 to 30 minutes (depending on the size of the florets). Turn the sheet around after 20 mins.
- Make the creamy dressing:: Blend the cashews with non dairy milk, basil and spices. taste and adjust salt, nutritional yeast and spice. Add more non dairy milk if needed. Add lemon juice or a pinch of sugar to adjust the taste if needed.
- Drizzle over roasted broccoli. Garnish with red pepper flakes and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383.74kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.52g | 11% |
| Protein | 17.06g | 34% |
| Fat | 24.3g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Sodium | 962.04mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1248.49mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 10.23g | 41% |
| Sugar | 7.25g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 2207.47IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 271.17mg | 301% |
| Calcium | 229.81mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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