Give your keto diet a boost with this broccoli and cauliflower keto creation!
When I was a child, I loathed the sight of broccoli on my plate. I think that most children find themselves absolutely despising most vegetables but I have yet to find a single child who has ever willingly opted into eating broccoli over another option. When my mother introduced me to cauliflower, however, I found myself more eagerly eating up! I can’t for the life of me wrap my brain around how I justified being excited about cauliflower while repulsed by it’s green counterpart; however, there are more differences between the two than just their color!
While both broccoli and cauliflower are from the same family (funnily enough, they’re both from the cabbage family!), they have different nutritional components and flavor profiles! Broccoli is chock-full of vitamins from C to K while cauliflower has more potassium and antioxidants, for instance. Additionally, because cauliflower has more naturally occurring sugars, it has a slightly sweeter flavor palete, letting it pair more nicely with contrasting flavors like astringent vinaigrettes and nutty profiles. It’s that slight difference in sweetness that I think made me more affectionate to cauliflower in my childhood, and it’s going to be a major aid in decorating today’s recipe just how you like it!
Whether you prefer broccoli or cauliflower (or like both!), they share one important feature for today’s recipe: they’re both keto-friendly! You’ll be able to enjoy the vitamin and mineral benefits of both, the broad palete of each, and the ease of making roasted broccoli and cauliflower for your next keto-conscious lunch!
Is Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Healthy?
Rather than pitching broccoli against cauliflower in a competition for which one is better for you, why not reap the benefits of having both in your diet! Broccoli is rich in vitamins B6, C, and K while cauliflower contains potassium and antioxidants to round out your nutritional needs! This combined roster makes our duo of florets a one-two punch to your cell health! Roasted broccoli and cauliflower is keto, vegan, dairy free, gluten free, and just about as tasty as it comes~
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower? That can’t seriously be the whole story!
While the following recipe is simple and easy to follow, that doesn’t mean you can’t experience nuance and complexity in your palete with roasted broccoli and cauliflower! You can dress your roasted florets in everything from balsamic vinaigrette to feta cheese crumbles, from seasoned olive oil to a whole smattering of your favorite herbs and spices! Roasted broccoli’s buddies include bright flavors like lemon and cilantro while cauliflower couples splendidly with cocoa and curry – try a chocolate balsamic dressing or a lemon-fish sauce mixture with your next plate of roasted broccoli and cauliflower!
Preheat your oven and get your baking sheet ready.
Season
Toss the broccoli and cauliflower with olive oil and seasonings until they’re fully coated.
Roast
Lay the veggies out on the baking sheet and roast until they’re perfectly tender and browned.
Enjoy
Serve the roasted veggies warm.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
How to Make Ahead and Store?
Roasted vegetables of any kind store well in the fridge but the only way to bring them back to life is to lay them in a thin layer on a baking sheet and kind of roast them again. Doing so too many times in a row results in overcooked roasted veg so make sure you portion your roasted broccoli and cauliflower before reheating so you don’t over-prepare more than you need!
How much char is too much char?
One of the most delicious traits of roasted vegetables is the slight char they get! Be it in the oven or over a grill, roasting your broccoli and cauliflower will definitely get a couple ends darker than others. Make sure you pull your roasted broccoli and cauliflower when you see the ends get to that golden brown crispiness and before they turn dark!
Can I use frozen broccoli/cauliflower for this recipe?
You sure can! We at FoodFaithFitness have published recipes with instructions on how to roast frozen vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower to perfect crispiness, sometimes within the ease of your air fryer!
Okay but, for real, which is better for you? broccoli or cauliflower?
Countless bloggers have compared the nutritional values behind both broccoli and cauliflower to pitch them against each other. While, technically, broccoli comes out on top by way of vitamins and minerals, because of the differences between values in both vegetables, it’s important to get both in your diet!
Serving Suggestions
If you’re looking for perfect pairings for your roasted broccoli and cauliflower, look no further than the pairings listed earlier in this article! You’d be surprised to find that cauliflower pairs nicely with bolder, denser flavors and gourmands – try it alongside a coffee-rubbed steak! If you’re looking for a keto option to eat your roasted broccoli and cauliflower with, try our keto steak with butter mushrooms (an excellent pairing for the broccoli!) or, if you want a little something that scratches both floret paletes, give a pepper-seared ahi tuna steak a shot!
Recipe
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
Prep: 10 minutesminutes
Cook: 25 minutesminutes
Total: 35 minutesminutes
Ingredients
4cupsbroccoli floretsabout 1 pound or 2 crowns broccoli
4cupscauliflower floretsfrom 1 small head
2tablespoonsolive oil
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Chop the broccoli into medium-sized florets, leaving a good amount of the stem for a nice shape. Chop the cauliflower into similar-sized florets. In a large bowl, toss both with the olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt, and a few grinds of black pepper until well coated.
Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender and the edges are slightly browned. Check at 20 minutes and continue roasting if needed to achieve desired browning. Serve warm.
