Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/ree-drummond The most tremendous veggie casserole in the history of veggie casseroles! I started making it around Thanksgiving as an alternative to broccoli-rice casserole, but it has slowly crept into other meals throughout the y

Ingredients

1 cauliflower head
1 large broccoli head
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, more to taste
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon paprika, plus more for sprinkling
1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
Using your hands, break the cauliflower and broccoli into very small florets. Place them in a steamer and steam them over simmering water until slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Set them aside.
Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring it into the onion mixture and cook it for a minute or so. Pour in the broth, stirring continuously, and cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
Add the cream cheese and stir until it melts completely. Then stir in the seasoned salt, kosher salt, pepper, and paprika. Turn off the heat and set the sauce aside.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and blend with a fork.
To assemble, butter a small (2-quart) casserole and add half the broccoli-cauliflower mixture. Pour on half the sauce, top with half the cheese, and sprinkle on a little paprika. Repeat another round of the veggies, sauce, cheese, and paprika... then top the casserole with the buttery breadcrumbs.
Bake the casserole for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and the casserole is bubbly around the edges. Serve it nice and piping hot!

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole good for PCOS?

Yes, this Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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