Description
Crispy roasted parmesan potatoes & broccoli deliver a perfect harmony of golden crunch and cheesy goodness. Mediterranean flavors dance across your plate, inviting hearty comfort with each delectable bite you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Protein:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, creating an ideal roasting environment for maximum flavor development.
- Wash and chop potatoes into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and crispy exteriors.
- Trim broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces, maintaining consistent size for balanced roasting.
- Toss potato cubes with olive oil, ensuring complete coverage and promoting golden browning.
- Spread potatoes on a large baking sheet, arranging in a single layer to prevent steaming and encourage crisp texture.
- Roast potatoes for 20 minutes, allowing edges to turn golden and crisp.
- Add broccoli florets to the same baking sheet, coating lightly with remaining oil and existing potato seasonings.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese generously over both vegetables, creating a savory, melting crust.
- Continue roasting for an additional 10-12 minutes until broccoli edges char slightly and potatoes reach maximum crispiness.
- Remove from oven, letting vegetables rest for 2-3 minutes to settle flavors and achieve perfect temperature.
- Transfer to serving platter, garnishing with additional parmesan and fresh cracked black pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately while vegetables maintain optimal crunch and warmth.
Notes
- Customize the dish for different dietary needs by swapping regular cheese with dairy-free alternatives or using gluten-free broth.
- Enhance protein content by adding cooked chicken, tofu, or legumes directly into the soup for a more substantial meal.
- Try herbs like thyme, rosemary, or dill to introduce additional layers of flavor and complexity to the base recipe.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting liquid quantities or using an immersion blender to achieve desired consistency, from chunky to silky smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg