Vegan Cheesy Broccoli
Elevate your veggie game with this mouthwatering Vegan Cheesy Broccoli recipe! Featuring crisp-tender broccoli florets smothered in a rich, creamy, dairy-free cheese sauce made from cashews, nutritional yeast, and almond milk, this plant-based dish is packed with savory goodness and wholesome ingredients. Perfect as a side or main course, it comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep. Seasoned with zesty garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a hint of lemon juice, this recipe brings bold flavor without the guilt. Whether you're vegan or just looking for a nutritious alternative, this cheesy broccoli is sure to become your new favorite go-to dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Cashews
- 3 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, soak the cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes to soften them.
While the cashews are soaking, prepare the broccoli by chopping the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
In a large pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and steam them for about 4-5 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
After the cashews have soaked, drain them and place them in a blender. Add the nutritional yeast, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy, forming the cheese sauce.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the steamed broccoli and sauté for 2-3 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli in the skillet and stir gently to coat the broccoli evenly.
Cook on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
Remove from heat and serve the vegan cheesy broccoli hot as a side dish or a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.7 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1527 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.0 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 765 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1218 mg | 26% | |
*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.
