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A close-up view of a baked broccoli and cauliflower casserole on a light grey ceramic plate.

Baked Broccoli And Cauliflower Casserole

A delicious and healthy baked casserole combining broccoli and cauliflower with a creamy cashew sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and fresh parsley.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 cups florets of broccoli
  • 4 cups florets of cauliflower
Cashew Sauce
  • 1 cup raw cashews in hot water soaked for 20 minutes
  • 0.5 cup almond milk without sugar
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons oil from the olive
  • 1 tablespoon juice from the lemon
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
Topping
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs optional
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (for topping)
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a baking dish.
  2. Boil water, add cauliflower and broccoli, cook for 3-4 minutes, then drain.
  3. Blend soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth.
  4. Mix the sauce with blanched vegetables, pour into a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Let sit for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or your favorite herbs.