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Cheesy Broccoli Bowl
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I grew up on broccoli with cheese – my mother made it once a week. Such a delicious combo! Over the years I’ve turned her family classic into an even more eco-friendly and healthy modern dish . . . without sacrificing any of the flavor. This dairy-free and cholesterol-free version brims with calcium, iron and protein, while also complimented by all the wonderful antioxidants and polyphenols from the broccoli.
I like to serve this recipe “as is” (uncooked), enjoying the maximum nutritional potential of these great superfoods. If you’re craving a warm dish though, no worries — simply steam the florets lightly for a few minutes, then combine with the sauce. Either way, the delicious cheesy flavor and addictive broccoli crunch will have you coming back for a healthy second round every time.
INGREDIENTS:
1 tsp Braggs Liquid Aminos
2 Tbsp raw tahini
1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
¼ tsp paprika
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1½ tsp lemon juice
3 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 or 2 Tbsp hemp seeds
water, if desired
DIRECTIONS:
Stir: In a small bowl, mix the nutritional yeast, paprika, and garlic powder together. Stir in the tahini. Pour in the Braggs, lemon juice, and coconut oil and whisk thoroughly. If a thinner sauce is desired, add a little water, a tablespoon at a time.
Combine: Put the broccoli into a larger bowl and pour sauce on top. Toss until evenly coated (for best results, use your hands!) Sprinkle top with hemp seeds and serve. Keeps refrigerated for several days.
Serves 2
Raw, vegan, & gluten-free
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This is a great recipe! I’ve made it twice already (the second time being tonight and it’s waiting for me to finish commenting so I can eat it!). It’s delicious and super easy! Thanks Julie!
YUM! This might have to happen soon….thank you!
Julie,
Thank you for the recipe. We enjoyed it this evening and I posted it on our blog with lots of links to your site. We are spreading the unprocessed lifestyle with an emphasis on raw for maximum nutrition. This recipe fits the bill along with the wonderful “cheezie” flavor!
See the article here: http://blog.wewantraw.com/2010/01/20/raw-cheezie-broccoli-recipe.aspx
That’s awesome Toni – and what a lovely website you have!