Roasted Broccoli with High-Protein Sauce
Roasted Broccoli with High-Protein Sauce
Ingredients
For the Broccoli Situation
- 1 broccoli florets, about 450-500 grams
- 1/4 cup water, for steaming/microwaving, as needed
For the High-Protein Magic Sauce
- 200 g paneer cubes
- 1/2 cup curd, plus extra for adjusting consistency
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 dry red chillies, soaked in hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Toppings
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180-200°C (350-400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 190
- 2
Place the dry red chillies in a small bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 5 minutes to soften.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Steam or microwave the broccoli florets for about 1 minute until they are just slightly tender-crisp. Be careful not to overcook them, as they will be baked later. If steaming, use a steamer basket over boiling water. If microwaving, place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover, and microwave on high.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a blender or food processor, combine the paneer cubes, soaked red chillies (drained), garlic cloves, curd, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until a smooth, creamy sauce forms. If the sauce is too thick, add extra curd, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a large bowl, pour the prepared high-protein sauce over the steamed broccoli florets. Toss gently to ensure all the broccoli is well coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Transfer the coated broccoli to the prepared baking tray, spreading it out in a single layer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and slightly crispy, and the sauce has set.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 190
- 8
Remove the roasted broccoli from the oven. Top with a drizzle of any remaining sauce and sprinkle generously with pumpkin seeds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve warm, with any extra sauce on the side as a dip.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Roasted Broccoli with High-Protein Sauce
For the Broccoli Situation
- 1 broccoli florets, about 450-500 grams
- 1/4 cup water, for steaming/microwaving, as needed
For the High-Protein Magic Sauce
- 200 g paneer cubes
- 1/2 cup curd, plus extra for adjusting consistency
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 dry red chillies, soaked in hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Toppings
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180-200°C (350-400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 190 - 2
Place the dry red chillies in a small bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 5 minutes to soften.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Steam or microwave the broccoli florets for about 1 minute until they are just slightly tender-crisp. Be careful not to overcook them, as they will be baked later. If steaming, use a steamer basket over boiling water. If microwaving, place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover, and microwave on high.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a blender or food processor, combine the paneer cubes, soaked red chillies (drained), garlic cloves, curd, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until a smooth, creamy sauce forms. If the sauce is too thick, add extra curd, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a large bowl, pour the prepared high-protein sauce over the steamed broccoli florets. Toss gently to ensure all the broccoli is well coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Transfer the coated broccoli to the prepared baking tray, spreading it out in a single layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and slightly crispy, and the sauce has set.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 190 - 8
Remove the roasted broccoli from the oven. Top with a drizzle of any remaining sauce and sprinkle generously with pumpkin seeds.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve warm, with any extra sauce on the side as a dip.
⏱️ 1 min