Wednesday, August 26, 2015

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH BROCCOLI PUREE






Please don't be scared off by the steps for roasted vegetables with broccoli puree. It was super easy to make and oh so delicious. I only added garlic to the broccoli puree to make it a bit more flavorful. And I love garlic., This makes a great side dish or even a main dish. My meat loving hubby even really liked it.

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH BROCCOLI PUREE

INGREDIENTS

Broccoli Puree

3 cups raw broccoli, cut into small florets and stems
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon lemon zest
pinch of kosher salt
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese {optional - omit if you want dairy free or paleo recipe}

Roasted Vegetables

16 ounces fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
10 asparagus spears, cut into 1” pieces
4 ounces mushroom blend {crimini, shiitake & oyster} sliced thin
4 tablespoons of olive oil. divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Roasted Vegetables:

Preheat oven 400°
Line baking sheets with foil.
In a large bowl combine mushrooms and asparagus plus 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat and pour out onto one end of baking sheet.
In another bowl combine brussels sprouts and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss to coat and pour onto opposite side of baking sheet
Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper and give the pan a shake to wiggle your vegetables and settle the salt and pepper.
Roast mushrooms and asparagus for 20 minutes, remove pan and scoop into a large bowl. Return brussels sprouts for an additional 10 minutes until browning, a total of 30 minutes.
Remove and toss in bowl with mushrooms and asparagus.

Broccoli Puree:

Meanwhile in a stock pot bring 1” of water to boil. Add broccoli spears and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add ½ of the broccoli to processor, process till smooth. While running add ¼ cup of olive oil, lemon zest, salt and parmesan cheese {optional}.
Toss remaining broccoli spears with brussels sprout mix and set aside.
When ready to serve spoon broccoli puree into bowl and top with a large serving of roasted vegetable mix. Serve and enjoy.

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