Roasted Broccoli with Creamy Basil Dressing

By jeenikeen

Broccoli is tossed in cayenne, garlic, salt and oil and roasted until crisp. Served with a creamy basil cashew dressing, or serve with lemon juice plus nutritional yeast.

Ingredients

• CAYENNE GARLIC ROASTED BROCCOLI:
• 1 large head of broccoli
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• CREAMY BASIL DRESSING:
• 1/2 cup cashews, soaked for half an hour if needed
• 1/2 cup or more non dairy milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, or a small handful
• 1 tablespoon or more nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Chop up the broccoli into small florets. Add to a bowl. Add the oil and spices and mix and toss well. Spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 20 to 30 minutes (depending on the size of the florets). Turn the sheet around after 20 minutes.

Make the creamy dressing:

Blend the cashews with non dairy milk, basil and spices. taste and adjust salt, nutritional yeast and spice. Add more non dairy milk if needed. Add lemon juice or a pinch of sugar to adjust the taste if needed.

Drizzle over roasted broccoli. Garnish with red pepper flakes and serve.