Description
A warm, comforting roasted broccoli salad with sweet cranberries, crunchy pine nuts, creamy goat cheese, and a maple-olive oil dressing—perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy winter side.
Ingredients
- 2 (12 ounce) bags of steamable frozen broccoli
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup roasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Steam the bags of frozen broccoli in the microwave according to the instructions.
2. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
3. Open the bags of cooked broccoli and arrange them on a baking sheet.
4. Toss the broccoli with salt, pepper, maple syrup, and olive oil.
5. Roast the broccoli in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until it reaches your preferred level of doneness.
6. About 20 minutes into roasting, add the pine nuts to the baking sheet to toast.
7. Arrange the roasted broccoli on a serving dish and top with pine nuts, dried cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese.
8. Serve warm. If transporting, cover with foil or microwave for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish is perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter gatherings. It’s a cozy and flavorful winter side that’s always a hit.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
To toast pine nuts separately, place them in a single layer in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown. Remove from heat immediately to avoid burning.
Broccoli is rich in protein, potassium, vitamin C, fiber, and calcium, while being low in sodium, calories, saturated fat, and carbohydrates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg