This recipe gives your normal roasted broccoli a major flavor boost! It’s super crispy from the ground cashews and uber tasty from the savory sauce. Of course, it’s also plant based and gluten free! This broccoli is great as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a delicious side to lunch or dinner. Don’t settle for plain broccoli – liven it up with this flavorful recipe!
Fresh, Not Frozen
I am normally a huge proponent of frozen veggies as they are typically cheaper and quicker to prep. Plus, they can be just as healthy as fresh veggies if they’re not in a premade sauce. However, for this recipe you’re going to want to go with fresh broccoli. Frozen broccoli won’t get as crispy as fresh would. You can buy two heads of fresh broccoli or two bags of fresh broccoli florets.
What Equipment Do I Need?
For this recipe, you will need a cutting board and knife if you are buying heads of broccoli. You will also need two mixing bowls – one for making your sauce and the other for mixing the broccoli in. A baking sheet and parchment paper or silicone baking mat is needed for roasting the broccoli. Lastly, you’ll need a blender or food processor to grind the cashews.
Ingredients
- Fresh Broccoli
- Corn Starch
- Whole Cashews
- Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce
- Tamari
- Maple Syrup
- Roasted Sesame Seeds
Substitutions
- Cashews – You can use gluten free breadcrumbs instead but they may not hold their crunch as well as the cashews
- Tamari – Instead of tamari, you can use gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- Maple Syrup – If you aren’t vegan, you may use honey instead. Another option is agave nectar.
Recipe
Crispy Sesame Broccoli
Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup gluten free hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- Chop the broccoli into florets. Rinse with water.
- In bowl, mix together broccoli florets and corn starch.
- Lay the broccoli onto the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
- While the broccoli is baking, finely grind the cashews in a blender or food processor. Put in a bowl and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, make your sauce by combining hoisin, tamari, and maple syrup.
- Once the broccoli has finished cooking, mix it with the sauce and ground cashews.
- Remove the parchment paper from the baking sheet, and broil the broccoli for another 3 to 5 minutes until crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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