Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon

Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon: A Flavorful Journey Not just a healthy side dish but an explosion of flavors.

Ingredients for Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon:

• Broccoli: 1 large head (approximately 1 pound or 450g)
• Cauliflower: 1 large head (approximately 1 pound or 450g)
• Lemon: 1 whole (medium-sized, approximately 3.5 oz or 100g)
• Olive oil: 3 tablespoons (44ml)
• Salt: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Black pepper: ½ teaspoon (2.5g)
• Garlic: 3 cloves (minced)
• Red pepper flakes: ¼ teaspoon (optional, 1g)
• Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons (chopped, 30ml)

Details:

• Preparation & Cooking Time: Approximately 35 minutes.
• Serves: 4 people

Nutritional Facts Per Serving for Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon:

• Calories: 120
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Sodium: 320mg
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 4g
• Vitamin C: 150% of Daily Value
• Iron: 4% of Daily Value

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Start by washing the broccoli and cauliflower.
3. Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
5. Toss the broccoli and cauliflower florets in this mixture ensuring they’re well coated.
6. Spread out the florets on a baking sheet in a single layer.
7. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browned.
8. While roasting, zest and juice the lemon.
9. Once out of the oven, sprinkle the broccoli and cauliflower with lemon zest and drizzle the lemon juice over them.
10. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Tips:

• For a crisper texture, you can increase the roasting time by 5-10 minutes.
• Make sure the florets aren’t overcrowded on the baking sheet; this ensures even roasting.
• Broccoli and cauliflower sizes can vary; adjust cooking times based on the size and your preferred texture.
• For those who enjoy a zestier flavor, you can add an extra half lemon.

Serving Suggestions:

Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon can be paired with grilled chicken or tofu steaks. For a complete vegan meal, serve alongside Vegan Chocolate and Almond Pudding for dessert. This dish can also be a refreshing addition to salads or served over a bed of quinoa for added protein.

Final Words:

Roasting vegetables has always been a game-changer. And when you roast something as nutritionally rich as broccoli and cauliflower, then drench it with a zesty hint of lemon, you’re in for a culinary treat. Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon is that delightful dish you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or just shake up your regular meal routine, it’s a recipe you’ll want to keep close. AH7 is committed to ensuring that every reader gets factual, delicious, and health-centric recipes like this. We believe in food that fuels the body and pleases the soul. So, why wait? Dive into the vibrant world of Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon today!

Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon

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Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon

Amount per Serving

Calories

120

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

7

g

11

%

Sodium

 

320

mg

14

%

Carbohydrates

 

12

g

4

%

Fiber

 

5

g

21

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

4

g

8

%

Vitamin C

 

150

mg

182

%

Iron

 

4

mg

22

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Broccoli: 1 large head approximately 1 pound or 450g
• Cauliflower: 1 large head approximately 1 pound or 450g
• Lemon: 1 whole medium-sized, approximately 3.5 oz or 100g
• Olive oil: 3 tablespoons 44ml
• Salt: 1 teaspoon 5g
• Black pepper: ½ teaspoon 2.5g
• Garlic: 3 cloves minced
• Red pepper flakes: ¼ teaspoon optional, 1g
• Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons chopped, 30ml

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Start by washing the broccoli and cauliflower.
• Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• Toss the broccoli and cauliflower florets in this mixture ensuring they’re well coated.
• Spread out the florets on a baking sheet in a single layer.
• Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browned.
• While roasting, zest and juice the lemon.
• Once out of the oven, sprinkle the broccoli and cauliflower with lemon zest and drizzle the lemon juice over them.
• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

Tips:

For a crisper texture, you can increase the roasting time by 5-10 minutes.
Make sure the florets aren’t overcrowded on the baking sheet; this ensures even roasting.
Broccoli and cauliflower sizes can vary; adjust cooking times based on the size and your preferred texture.
For those who enjoy a zestier flavor, you can add an extra half lemon.
Serving Suggestions:
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon can be paired with grilled chicken or tofu steaks. For a complete vegan meal, serve alongside Vegan Chocolate and Almond Pudding for dessert. This dish can also be a refreshing addition to salads or served over a bed of quinoa for added protein.

Roasting vegetables has always been a game-changer. And when you roast something as nutritionally rich as broccoli and cauliflower, then drench it with a zesty hint of lemon, you’re in for a culinary treat. Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon is that delightful dish you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or just shake up your regular meal routine, it’s a recipe you’ll want to keep close. AH7 is committed to ensuring that every reader gets factual, delicious, and health-centric recipes like this. We believe in food that fuels the body and pleases the soul. So, why wait? Dive into the vibrant world of Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon today!