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This Clean Eating Broccoli Crack is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and can be made nut-free. Not to mention, it's incredibly tasty!
If you've never tried Broccoli Crack (or Crack Broccoli), you're in for a treat!
This delicious baked broccoli makes a perfect side, salad topper or snack. With hints of lemon and a salty crunch, this stuff seriously hits the spot. It's so satisfying; it could quite possibly become an addiction (hence the name!). But, I guess if there's any addiction to have, it may as well be to something as nutritious as this!
Health Benefits of Broccoli
Broccoli is a surprisingly nutrient-dense food. It's an excellent source of vitamins C, K, A and folate. It's also rich in magnesium, phosphorous, and potassium. Not to mention, it's a great source of fibre and plant protein!
One great thing about broccoli is that, for the most part, cooking it increases its nutritional value. While the heat does cause a reduction in some vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, it does the reverse with other nutrients. Studies have shown that cooking broccoli increases the level of certain health-promoting antioxidants.
Broccoli, being a part of the Brassica family, contains goitrogens. These compounds inhibit the absorption of iodine. Which makes raw broccoli beneficial in the case of hyperthyroidism. However, in the case of hypothyroidism, these iodine blockers are not at all beneficial. Cooking broccoli (or any other brassica veg), deactivates the goitrogens, allowing proper iodine absorption.
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Clean Eating Broccoli Crack
Ingredients
- 2 heads Broccoli (chopped)
- ¼ cup Avocado Oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
- 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1.5 teaspoon Lemon Juice (Freshly Squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Almond Flour
- ⅓ - 1 cup Pumpkin Seeds (or any other desired nut or seed)
- ½ teaspoon Himalayan / Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°
- In a large bowl, mix oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, nutritional yeast and almond flour.
- Once the mixture is well combined, add in the broccoli florets and toss until broccoli is evenly coated.
- Pour onto a baking sheet and spread out evenly.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the broccoli and place back in the oven to bake for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
This Broccoli Crack is also great grilled on the BBQ! Follow the same instructions, it may just take a little longer on the grill.
If possible, can you tell me where I can get nutritional yeast and almond flour.
Just starting to learn and implement these into my life. Thanks for making it realistic and not a diet. Loving g the information provided as well. I will be trying the beet soup. Your website is inspiring and very practical. Awesome job!
Hi Joan, you can usually find both nutritional yeast and almond flour in almost any grocery store. They both are usually located in the "healthy" or "natural" sections of the stores. You can also find them in health food stores and online. Here's a couple links for reference (I may make a small commission at no extra cost you, if you purchase through these links). Nutritional Yeast - https://amzn.to/3hVFX3B Almond Flour - https://amzn.to/3hr2R3U
P.S. I'm so happy to hear you have found value in the information and will be trying out more recipes! I would love your feedback on how they turn out for you. Enjoy!