Broccoli Loaf With Orange Glazed Carrots Food

ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously coat a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray.
• If the carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise. Cut diagonally into 1 ½-inch thick slices, then place the carrots in the center of the baking sheet. Add the broccoli florets to the baking sheet with the carrots.
• In a small bowl, stir together the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drizzle the vegetables with the oil, then sprinkle on the spice mix. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly, then spread them into an even layer.
• Place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes, until they are browned and tender, tossing once halfway through. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Enjoy hot.

ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Cut a 1-inch chunk off one end of a carrot at an angle. Roll the carrot a quarter turn and cut another 1-inch chunk at an angle. Continue rolling and cutting all of the carrots into 1-inch chunks. Combine the carrots and orange juice in a large saucepan. Add enough water to just cover the carrots. Add the butter and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the liquid has reduced to a glaze, about 20 minutes. Top with the dill and serve.

HONEY SAUTEED BROCCOLI & CARROTS

Steps:

• In a preheated, non-stick pan over medium heat get the olive oil hot.
• Add the broccoli and carrots - saute for 3 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute another 2 minutes.
• add the water - this steams the broccoli a bit and adds some nice color.
• After a few more minutes, the broccoli and carrots should still be crisp, but slightly tender.
• Turn heat off and add the honey - mix well.
• Serve immediately.

ORANGE-SCENTED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Bring a couple inches of water to boil in a large skillet and add the florets, orange rind and salt. Cover and simmer until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain broccoli and cauliflower, remove rind and transfer to a platter or bowl. Return pan to heat, add extra-virgin olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower and turn to coat. Squeeze the orange juice over the pan and toss veggies again. Season the orange scented broccoli and cauliflower with salt and pepper, to your taste. Garnish with sliced scallions.

ORANGE-HONEY GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Cut the carrots diagonally in 1-inch-thick slices. You should have about 5 cups of carrots. Place 1/2 cup water, the butter, honey, 2 teaspoons of salt, and the ginger in a large saute pan and bring to a boil. Add the carrots, cover the pan, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook for about 20 minutes, or until all the water has evaporated. You may want to raise the heat for the last 5 minutes.
• Add the orange zest and orange juice to the pan, tossing with the carrots. Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes, until the carrots are al dente (tender but still resistant when you bite) and the sauce glazes the carrots. Add the pepper and another teaspoon of salt, to taste.

ORANGE-GLAZED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until broccoli is tender; drain.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Cook onions in butter for 1 minute.
• In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt until smooth. Stir into saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Stir in orange peel; toss broccoli with sauce.

BROCCOLI LOAF WITH ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Purée broccoli 1/2 pound at a time in blender or food processor, adding onion to second batch. Melt butter in saucepan add flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add broccoli mixture, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and milk. Blend and cook, stirring until thickened, about 10 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring until mixture leaves side of pan. Remove from heat, stir in egg yolks. Beat egg whites until stiff fold into cooled broccoli mixture. Spoon into 3-cup greased and floured loaf pan. Place loaf pan into shallow baking pan with 1-inch boiling water. Bake in a preheated 350° F oven until knife inserted into loaf comes out clean, about 50 to 55 minutes. Remove from water cool for 5 minutes and invert onto serving dish. Surround with Orange Glazed Carrots.

GLAZED ORANGE CARROTS

Steps:

• Trim the carrots and cook in boiling water for 4-6 mins until just tender, then drain. Melt the butter in a large frying pan, add the drained carrots, then fry over a high heat for 1 min. Pour over the orange juice and cook for a further 2-3 mins, bubbling the sauce and stirring to thoroughly coat the carrots. Finally, stir in the chopped parsley and serve.