Healthy creamy broccoli Au gratin recipe is the perfect easy side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. Broccoli gratin is such a delicious baked and quick side dish. It is so easy to serve on special occasions. If you use the Primal Kitchen Alfredo sauce, this becomes a delicious and easy side dish your vegan family and friends will thank you for.
I love to make recipes from scratch, but sometimes you have to cheat a bit. That is why this is super easy to make. I'm not a big fan of stressing whether I made it homemade or not. I only care if it tastes great and is still nourishing for my body. That is why I love Primal Kitchen's jarred sauces. They are made with wholesome ingredients that I know will taste great too.
Ingredients for an Easy Broccoli Au Gratin Recipe
Broccoli: The star of the recipe is broccoli, so please don't substitute. We all need to give more love to broccoli. 😀
Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce: I prefer Primal Kitchen no-dairy Alfredo sauce. If you have your own favorite alfredo sauce, use that.
Fresh Thyme: I love to grab some fresh thyme, but if all you have is dried thyme, it will still turn out amazing.
Dairy-Free Cheddar Cheese: I discovered that the perfect dairy-free cheese is by Daiya. If you don't mind regular cheese, then use plain cheddar cheese in this broccoli Au gratin recipe.
Black Pepper: A must flavor additive that gives it just that bit of kick the dish needs.
Cruciferous Vegetables are Great for Supporting Natural Detoxification in the Body
Broccoli provides an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, and folic acid. One serving of broccoli provides the body with 135% of the daily requirement of vitamin C. You can read more about the health and beauty benefits of broccoli here.
KEY NUTRIENTS OF BROCCOLI
Antioxidants | Sulforaphane | Fiber | Vitamin C | Vitamin K | Vitamin B6 | Folate
CREAMY BROCCOLI AU GRATIN RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
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16 ounces broccoli florets (roughly one head of broccoli).
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1 jar (24 ounces) favorite dairy-free Alfredo sauce (Primal Kitchen no-dairy Alfredo sauce)
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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8 ounces of sharp dairy-free cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups).
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Preheat broiler oven. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
STEP 2
Fill a large pot with water. Add a teaspoon of salt. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cook until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes. Drain.
STEP 3
Pour broccoli into a baking dish. Top with Alfredo sauce and sprinkle with fresh thyme and black pepper. Sprinkle the top with shredded cheese or cheese alternative.
STEP 4
Broil until lightly browned for about three minutes. Let the broccoli Au gratin stand for a few minutes before serving.
Note: Please note ‘Tips’ above for suitable substitutions, storage advice, and more!
Enjoy This Healthy Broccoli Au Gratin Recipe!
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