Broccoli's Bountiful Blessing

Broccoli's Bountiful Blessing is a vegan-friendly dish that is packed with flavor. The roasted broccoli is tender and slightly browned, while the cheese sauce is creamy and rich. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.

Broccoli's Bountiful Blessing was created by a team of culinary experts at Serious Eats. The team was inspired by the classic dish of broccoli and cheese, but they wanted to create a version that was both vegan-friendly and delicious. After months of experimentation, they finally perfected the recipe for Broccoli's Bountiful Blessing.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Head of broccoli, cut into florets
• Vegan butter
• All-purpose flour
• Unsweetened plant-based milk
• Nutritional yeast
• Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Toss broccoli florets with melted vegan butter, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
4. Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce. In a saucepan, melt vegan butter and whisk in flour.
5. Gradually whisk in plant-based milk until smooth.
6. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
7. Stir in nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
8. Pour the cheese sauce over the roasted broccoli and serve.

Why It Works

• The broccoli is roasted until it is tender and slightly browned, which gives it a delicious caramelized flavor.
• The cheese sauce is made with a combination of vegan butter, flour, and unsweetened plant-based milk, which gives it a rich and creamy texture.
• The nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor to the sauce, without the use of any dairy products.
• The Dijon mustard adds a touch of tanginess to the sauce, which balances out the sweetness of the broccoli.