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Healthy broccoli casserole topped with golden breadcrumbs, with a spoon.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon non-GMO cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place your broccoli florets in a steamer basket set over boiling water and cover. Cook until it just begins to tenderize and is bright green, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
    Steamed broccoli florets for healthy broccoli casserole.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium pan on medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic until golden brown, about 5 minutes
    Cooking chopped onion and minced garlic in a pan for healthy broccoli casserole.
  • In a small pot, whisk 3/4 cup of the almond milk with paprika, mustard, salt, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Additionally, whisk the cornstarch with the remaining 2 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl.
    Whisking almond milk with spices for healthy broccoli casserole.
  • Once the milk is boiling, whisk in the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly. Boil until thickened and it coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the onion mixture.
    Thickening the sauce for healthy broccoli casserole.
  • Pour the sauce over the broccoli and stir to coat, then stir in the cheese. Transfer to a casserole dish.
    Broccoli florets topped with shredded cheese for healthy broccoli casserole.
  • Heat a sauté pan to medium-high heat. Toast the panko breadcrumbs until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Then sprinkle on the casserole
    Healthy broccoli casserole topped with golden panko breadcrumbs.
  • Bake casserole for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
    Healthy broccoli casserole baking in a white dish with breadcrumbs.
  • Enjoy!
    Healthy broccoli casserole in a white baking dish.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 11g (4%) Protein: 5.5g (11%) Fat: 8.8g (14%) Saturated Fat: 3.5g (22%) Sodium: 722mg (31%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 1.8g (2%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.