Vegan Spanish-Inspired Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake
A Flavorful, Healthy Side Dish Ready in 30 Minutes! 🥦🌶️
If you’re looking for a wholesome plant-based dish that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this Vegan Spanish-Inspired Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake will become a new favorite. 🌱
It’s a perfect mix of tender veggies, vibrant spices, and creamy sauce — baked until golden and bubbly. Whether you serve it as a side or enjoy it as the main event, it’s hearty, comforting, and full of feel-good flavor!
🌿 Ingredients:
- 1 small broccoli head, cut into florets
- 1 small cauliflower head, cut into florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional for a cheesy flavor)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (to thicken)
👩🍳 Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam broccoli and cauliflower for about 5 minutes until slightly tender (but not mushy).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
- Add smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper — mix well.
- Whisk plant milk with cornstarch and pour into the skillet. Cook until slightly thickened, then stir in nutritional yeast.
- Combine the sauce with the broccoli, cauliflower, and cherry tomatoes.
- Transfer everything to a baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
🍴 Serving Ideas:
- Pair with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.
- Serve as a side with vegan paella or roasted potatoes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness. 🍋
💚 Why You’ll Love It:
- Ready in 30 minutes ⏱️
- 100% vegan & gluten-free
- Creamy, smoky, and deeply satisfying
- Packed with fiber, vitamins, and plant protein
This dish brings all the warmth and vibrance of Spanish flavors — without the fuss. Perfect for busy nights when you want something comforting yet nourishing. 🥰
