Healthy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bites

Trying to lighten up your dishes but not sure how? Your best bet is to up your veggie intake. Start with crisp and always delicious cruciferous vegetables. That’s right, we’re talking bright green broccoli and creamy cauliflower. No soggy, mushy mounds of veggies here. Instead, we’re dishing up bright, crispy, flavorful recipes of healthy broccoli and cauliflower.

Start with a simple and tasty soup bursting with flavor, Light Coconut and Broccoli Soup. Creamy and sweet coconut cream is blended with sautéed shallots, broccoli, garlic, and jalapeño for a soup that is filling and easy to make. Consider it your newest soup staple!

For snacks, swap out those salty bites and instead feast on Orange Cauliflower Bites. Cauliflower florets are dipped in a cayenne-ancho batter then fried in avocado oil and tossed in an orange piri piri sauce that will rival any takeout request.

For heartier meals, try Roasted Broccoli Quesadillas, a great weeknight dinner that comes together quick. Roasted broccoli and charred onion is sandwiched between Colby and Pepper Jack cheese with corn tortillas that are crisped to perfection.

Finally, if you’re craving some serious comfort food, try Creamy Whipped Cauliflower, Steamed cauliflower is whipped with serrano olive oil, a bit of butter, and almond milk for a luscious treat that kicks traditional whipped spuds to the curb.

Forget dining out or delivery, because these recipes are quick, easy, delicious and bursting with veggies.

Next, four recipes to help you get cooking…

Light Coconut and Broccoli Soup 

• 1 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 1/2 jalapeño, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 large broccoli heads
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups coconut cream

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Orange Cauliflower Bites 

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup corn starch
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon ancho, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup avocado oil

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Roasted Broccoli Quesadillas

• 1 head broccoli, florets only
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh cracked
• 8 corn tortillas, fajita size
• 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

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Creamy Whipped Cauliflower

• 1 head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon serrano pepper, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegan butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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