My new favorite side dish-

jbucci1186
jbucci1186 Posts: 440 Member
edited September 28 in Food and Nutrition
BROILED broccoli and cauliflower.

just cut up some fresh broccoli and cauliflower, spray the pan with pam and put it under the broiler for like... 5 or so minutes? I don't really time it, but instead wait until I can hear it sizzling and it just starts turning brown and crispy. Then I spray it with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray (or you can use extra virgin olive oil) and then season them with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and season salt (as desired). OMG. So good. Also, and this might sound weird, but I LOVE dipping them in honey mustard.

The texture is the main reason, but it just tastes SO much better than when you boil it. I will say grilling it is even better, but I don't have access to one now that I'm home for the summer.

Anyway, just wanted to share!

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  • angelinalbinus
    angelinalbinus Posts: 14
    Great idea. Will try soon! :)
  • cindyxh
    cindyxh Posts: 28 Member
    That sounds really good! I will have to try it.
  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
    Good choice. Broccoli is a great health food!
  • dodd319
    dodd319 Posts: 228
    Oh that sounds so good! Thanks!!
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Sounds good! I will have to try it.
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    Sounds yummy
  • Jennical
    Jennical Posts: 219 Member
    This sounds delicious!! Thanks for sharing....
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    not tried broiling it but I LOVE roasted cauliflower. I'll eat a whole head!
  • 2youngatheart
    2youngatheart Posts: 338 Member
    :flowerforyou: does sound yummy! thanks for sharing
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Sounds good to me... I did cauliflower and broccoli last night too.
    Steamed in the microwave for 2 mins first, then in a dish with salt and pepper and a little bit of grated cheese on top and under the grill (I think this is the same as broiling, that always looks like a typo to me!).
    It's my variation on cauliflower cheese which traditionally has white sauce and lots more calories.
    I love the idea of garlic powder and cayenne, I'm going to try that next time.
  • tannaleigh
    tannaleigh Posts: 188 Member
    That sounds soooo good.. I miss broccoli and cauliflower.... alas I must abstain since I am nursing and it makes my son soooo gassy and fussy! I'll remember that though for when he weans!
  • NancyAnne1960
    NancyAnne1960 Posts: 500 Member
    Glad for that info. The way I used to have califlower like that had lots of butter, garlic and parmesan cheese. I love the butter spray! That would work great! Will try the garlic and parmesan with the spray! Thanks!
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    That sounds delish, will have to try!
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