Dairy-Free Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Elevate your vegetable sides with this deliciously creamy Dairy-Free Broccoli with Cheese Sauce, a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Featuring tender steamed broccoli topped with a velvety sauce made from nutritional yeast, unsweetened almond milk, and a hint of garlic, this recipe is a plant-based powerhouse that’s perfect for those avoiding dairy. The combination of yellow mustard, lemon juice, and paprika enhances the cheesy, tangy flavor, while the cornstarch creates a luscious, thick consistency. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or as a wholesome addition to your holiday spread. It's the perfect way to enjoy a guilt-free comfort food that’s both vegan and gluten-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Begin by prepping your broccoli. Rinse the broccoli heads under cold water and cut them into florets.
Bring about 2 inches of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Place the broccoli florets into the basket, cover, and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still vibrant green. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk and cornstarch until the cornstarch has dissolved completely.
Pour the almond milk mixture into the saucepan with the garlic, stirring constantly. Increase the heat to medium-high until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken slightly.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, yellow mustard, paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency, about 4-5 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasonings, if necessary.
Arrange the steamed broccoli on a serving dish and pour the dairy-free cheese sauce over the top.
Serve immediately as a delicious and wholesome side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1551 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 660 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1935 mg | 41% | |
*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.
