Cauliflower and Broccoli with Roasted Garlic

Elevate your side dish game with this delicious recipe for Cauliflower and Broccoli with Roasted Garlic. Packed with robust flavor, this dish combines perfectly roasted florets with a velvety garlic paste infused with zesty lemon and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes. The caramelized vegetables, golden brown and tender from a high-heat roast, pair beautifully with the buttery richness of roasted garlic mashed into olive oil. Ready in just 45 minutes with simple ingredients, this dish is a nutritious, low-carb option that’s perfect as a savory accompaniment to any meal—or even a light, satisfying main course. Serve it warm and let the bold, aromatic flavors speak for themselves!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 1 head Broccoli
• 1 whole bulb Garlic
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cut the cauliflower and broccoli into bite-sized florets and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Slice the top off the garlic bulb, exposing the cloves, and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Wrap it in aluminum foil.

Step 4

Drizzle the cauliflower and broccoli florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss until evenly coated.

Step 5

Spread the vegetables on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Place the wrapped garlic bulb on the same baking sheet.

Step 6

Roast the vegetables and garlic in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring the florets halfway through, until they are golden brown and tender.

Step 7

Remove the roasted garlic from the foil and gently squeeze the cloves into a small bowl. Mash them into a paste using a fork.

Step 8

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the lemon zest to the roasted garlic paste, mixing well.

Step 9

Transfer the roasted cauliflower and broccoli to a serving dish, drizzle the roasted garlic mixture over the top, and toss to combine.

Step 10

Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1032.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	782.6

Total Fat 45.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2581.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.0g	0%
Total Sugars 17.1g
Protein 25.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 443.9mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 3167.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 37.2%