What spices go with broccoli and cauliflower?

Just cut up your broccoli and cauliflower into bite-size pieces and toss them in a large bowl with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, thyme, and cumin. I’m proud to say I’ve gotten pretty good at tossing the veggies, and I usually only lose one or two pieces that fly out of the bowl.

How do you bake broccoli and cauliflower?

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place cauliflower and broccoli into a 9 by 13 inch baking dish, toss with the olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Cover the dish and bake for 1/2 hour. Remove the cover, stir and cook for 30 to 40 minutes more, until vegetables are tender and nicely browned, stirring occasionally.

What takes longer to cook broccoli or cauliflower?

A whole cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds) will take about 20 minutes to steam. Cauliflower or broccoli flowerettes will take 6 to 10 minutes. Broccoli stalks will take 8 to 15 minutes.

What can I add to broccoli?

If you want to make it zesty, add in a little orange or grated lemon zest, a tablespoon or two of orange or lemon juice and some black pepper. This makes an excellent side dish to pair with chicken or steak! Pour some warm marinara sauce over steamed broccoli. Top with a little parmesan or low fat mozzarella.

What is the difference between cauliflower and broccoli?

Broccoli is green, except when it’s purple and it’s cauliflower. Cauliflower is usually white, except when it’s orange or green, and looks like broccoli, or when it’s purple, and it actually is broccoli. These two vegetables are obviously different colors.

Does roasting cauliflower destroy nutrients?

Does Roasting Cauliflower Kill Nutrients? Roasting vegetables doesn’t kill nutrients, but it actually keeps them in better than cooking them in other ways. Anytime you roast veggies in the oven it locks not only the flavor in but also locks in the nutrients, the vitamins, and minerals.

What tastes better broccoli or cauliflower?

Cauliflower is more likely to have an overall delicate taste, and broccoli tends to taste “greener” with stronger flavor. Both absorb flavor well, but cauliflower may be better suited to dishes where added flavor isn’t desired. Nutritionally, both vegetables have lots to offer.