Mexican Roasted Garlic & Broccoli

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 1

Roasted Mexican Garlic and Broccoli recipe with soy sauce and sesame oil

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 heads garlic , peeled and cloves separated ( That 's right heads not cloves -- apprx 12 oz total )
	2 teaspoons olive oil
	2 tablespoons soy sauce
	1 teaspoon sesame oil
	9 cups broccoli florets

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

165

Sugar

Fat

Roasted Mexican Garlic and Broccoli is a delightful vegetable dish that combines the goodness and benefits of roasted garlic and broccoli. This dish has a unique and savory taste that comes from the perfect combination of roasted garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. This recipe is easy to make and can be served as a side dish or a full meal with rice or noodles. Its delicious flavor and nutritious ingredients make it an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters. This dish is vegetarian, and a perfect way to get all the nutrients and fiber you need for a healthy and fulfilling meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2.	In a large bowl, toss the garlic cloves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned and tender.
3.	In the same bowl, whisk soy sauce and sesame oil together. Toss the broccoli florets in the bowl to coat them well.
4.	When the garlic is done, remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. In the same baking sheet, add the broccoli florets and roast for 20-25 minutes or until crisp. Serve hot over roasted garlic.

PROS

Roasting garlic adds a delicious depth to the flavor of the dish.
Broccoli is a healthy and nutrient-rich vegetable that is low in calories and high in vitamins and fiber.
Soy sauce and sesame oil create a perfect savory and nutty flavor, bring depth and umami to roasted broccoli.
This is an easy-to-make recipe and is sure to impress your guests with its unique flavors.

CONS

Roasting broccoli for a long time could make it overcooked and mushy.
This dish might be too garlicky for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is rich in nutrients and fiber thanks to the combined goodness of broccoli and garlic. Garlic is known to have excellent medicinal qualities that help regulate blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, and prevent infections. Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse that is good for digestion, boosts immunity, and has anti-inflammatory properties that promote overall health and wellbeing.