Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Cruciferous Vegetable Feast: Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, and Broccoli

During the hot summer months I rarely like to stand in front of the stove cooking, so I tend to gravitate towards cooking my vegetables either in a steamer or in the oven.  In anticipation of the warmer weathers ahead, I thought I would share the oven roasted Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and broccoli recipe with you.  This is one of our favorite recipes I adapted based on a recipe from my aunt. 

Besides saving me from standing in front of the stove cooking, the following is also a recipe that my husband loves and requests frequently.  Of course, as a wife who is constantly on his case for not eating enough vegetables, I happily obliged!  

On a side note, this is also one of the recipes where you can have some "messy" fun with kids and enjoy the wonderful aroma together while patiently wait for the final product.



Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, and Broccoli
Prep time:  5 minutes
Cook time:  30 minutes
Serves:  approximately 8 people at 1 cup each
Calories:  To Be Determined

Ingredients:
3 lb mixture of Brussels sprouts, cauliflowers, and broccoli
2-3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp dried parsley
Canola oil spray
Optional:  Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Line 2 oven pans with foil and lightly spray the foil with canola oil.
2. Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
2. Cut the Brussels sprouts in half and cut the broccoli and cauliflowers into smaller pieces if needed.  
3. In a large mixing bowl grind up the spices--dried basil, Italian seasoning, and dried parsley.
4. Add the the garlic powder and onion powder next.
5. Add the Brussels sprouts, cauliflowers, and broccoli into the bowl.
6. Add the 2 tbsp of olive oil on top.
7. Mix thoroughly (note:  this is where the kids can have some messy fun!)
8. Place the mixture onto the lined oven pans.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes.  
10.  Enjoy!


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