And during the seasons when it is getting cold and we are warming up, there’s nothing like a good, comforting dish to warm us up. Let me share with you today an appetizing recipe, which is full of nutrients and flavour. This cauliflower and broccoli bake makes a great side dish or main meal to eat on a cold night.
Recipe Overview:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Equipment: Baking dish, oven
Key Ingredients:
- 450g cauliflower: Cauliflower is an all-purpose vegetable which contains a lot of vitamins and minerals. It’s a nice crunch to this dish and goes well with the broccoli.
- 300 g broccoli: Broccoli has health benefits and green color. It pairs really well with the cauliflower and gives it some color.
- Salt, Black pepper, Curry powder: These spices make the food flavorful. You can change the quantities as per your own personal preference.
- Olive oil: Olive oil gives a thickness to it and roasts the veggies perfectly.
- 2 Tbsp milk: Milk makes the dish creamy. Any milk you want, be it dairy or plant-based, will do.
Recipe Tips & Techniques:
- Turn your oven on to 400°F (200°C) and start the veggies.
- : Chop the cauliflower and broccoli into florets that are the same size to cook them even.
- Dip the vegetables in olive oil, salt, pepper, and curry powder and arrange in the baking dish.
- Apply milk to the vegetables and bake to get a creamy sauce while the food is baking.
- : Stop at half way through and stir the vegetables around so they are evenly browned.
Serving & Presentation:
After you bake cauliflower and broccoli, you can top it with fresh parsley or chives for some color. Serve with some crusty bread or a green salad. My suggestion for drinks is a light white wine or beer to go with the flavors of the dish.
Nutrition & Health:
This cauliflower and broccoli bake is not only delicious, but loaded with nutrients. Both cauliflower and broccoli are a high-fiber, vitamin and antioxidant-rich meal and the two go together well for a nutritious meal. And you can also mix in curry powder for an extra zing and anti-inflammatory effect.
Conclusion: this cauliflower and broccoli bake is a quick yet satisfying meal that is sure to get added to your cooking list. You want a healthy side dish or a hearty main meal, here is a recipe for you. So get out your jars, bake in the oven, and be ready to eat a healthy meal that’s going to warm you from the inside. “Food and company is good fun!