Broccoli And Cauliflower Food

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil cauliflower and broccoli until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a medium baking dish.
• In a separate medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter, and stir in flour. Gradually whisk in milk, and increase heat to medium. As the mixture thickens, whisk in English mustard, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Continue whisking until a thick sauce has formed, being careful not to allow the mixture to boil. Sprinkle in 2/3 of the cheese, and stir until melted.
• Pour sauce over broccoli and cauliflower. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese during the final 10 minutes of cooking.

ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• chop vegetables in large bite sized pieces.
• combine all ingredients in a bowl or ziplock toss to coat and let stand to marinate 10 minutes.
• pour out onto a shallow baking pan and roast in 475 degree oven for 25 minutes. May cook faster or slower depending on the size of your vegetables.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• 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.

GARLICKY SAUTEED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the broccoli and cauliflower in a single layer, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, undisturbed, until the undersides are browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes, until browned all over and crispy and tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Reduce the heat to medium and push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the empty side and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Mix the garlic into the vegetables and add a large splash (about 3 tablespoons) of water. Squeeze in half a lemon, if using. Cook, stirring, until the juices have evaporated.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Put broccoli and cauliflower in separate saucepans and pour enough water into the saucepans to cover the vegetables completely; bring each to a boil and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain each and mix in a 11x7-inch baking dish.
• Beat eggs in a bowl until creamy. Mix mayonnaise, onion, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into the eggs; pour over the vegetables. Pour melted butter over the broccoli mixture and top with the remaining Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle croutons over the entire dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Roughly chop the onion, garlic, broccoli and cauliflower. Firstly add the onion, garlic and cooking oil to a large cooking pot (for a healthier option try sunflower fry spray).
• Once the onion and garlic has softened (this will only take a couple of minutes) add the chopped broccoli and cauliflower. Then add the stock, this should cover approx. half the ingredients. For more broth type soup add approx. another 100-200ml of water
• Add a pinch of salt and pepper and then bring the stock to a simmer and cover with lid. Once the ingredients have become soft (after approx. 20 mins) pour the ingredients into a blender or use a hand blender.
• Tip - For a creamer soup add cream or a couple of potatoes (bear in mind, potatoes will take longer to cook, so consider part boiling them before adding into the soup pot). This soup can also be frozen.

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI WITH FRESH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water to boiling over high heat. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together butter, chives, thyme, lemon peel, salt and pepper until blended; set aside.
• Add cauliflower to boiling water in saucepan; cook 2 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; return to saucepan.
• Add butter mixture to vegetables in saucepan; toss to coat.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER COMBO

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.,

BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a very large saucepan, cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water for 5 mins. Then add the broccoli and cook for 3 mins more. Drain well and transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
• To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a small pan. When foaming, add flour and mustard powder, and cook for 1 min, stirring constantly. Take off the heat and add the milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly to get rid of any lumps. Once half the milk has been added, return to the heat and add the remaining milk. Keep stirring and bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for 2 mins, until thickened and smooth. Add most of the cheese and some seasoning then take off the heat and add the chives.
• Pour the sauce over the vegetables and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. This can be done the day before and kept covered in the fridge. Cook in the oven for 35-40 mins until bubbling, allowing an extra 5-10 mins cooking time if from the fridge.

ROASTED BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast 15-20 minutes or until tender.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of salted water to a boil in 2 separate pots fitted with steamer baskets. Add cauliflower to one pot and broccoli to second pot. Cover, and steam until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook until butter turns brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and season with salt.
• Remove cooked cauliflower to one platter and broccoli to a second platter. Pour half of the browned butter over the cauliflower. Return pan to heat and add breadcrumbs, cook, stirring frequently, until the breadcrumbs begin to brown. Spoon over broccoli. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
• Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook just until tender.
• Drain, reserving liquid.
• Add milk to the vegetable liquid to measure 2 1/2 cups.
• Turn vegetables into a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the saucepan over medium heat and lightly saute garlic, but do not brown it.
• Blend in the flour, stirring until smooth and bubbly.
• Gradually stir in milk mixture.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
• Season with the salt and pepper.
• Pour sauce over broccoli and cauliflower.
• Dot with remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter.
• Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and paprika and sprinkle over vegetables.
• Bake at 450° for about 20 minutes, until casserole is bubbly.