Balsamic and Honey Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower makes vegetables delectable for all ages with a simple, sweet dressing!
When it comes to making dinnertime sides, I often find myself doing the same old, same old. I choose a vegetable [based on what’s in-season], and either roast or grill it [depending on the temperature outside]. Now that Joey is eating more of what I make for the whole family for dinner, I’m stepping up my game for vegetable side dishes, with the hope that he will go back for seconds!
I put together this dressing based on a. what I had in the pantry/fridge and b. what vegetables I had on hand. I think it would go great with carrots or zucchini too!
Balsamic and Honey Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups of cauliflower florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1.5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Combine the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl or sealable Ziploc bag.
- In a separate bowl or tight-fitting jar, combine the olive oil, honey, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir or shake to combine well.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Toss to coat.
It might seem wasteful, but I love using Ziploc bags to evenly coat/toss vegetables. Plus it saves on cleanup time! 
These little gems don’t know what hit them! - Spread the vegetables on a non-stick baking sheet [or line a pan with parchment paper]. Bake until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Whether it’s a dash of balsamic vinegar or a sprinkle or two of parmesan cheese, my taste-testing crew seems to approve of my vegetable game plan. The best part? They are clearing the veggies off their plates without complaints….
Yum! I love roasting vegetables! I usually use aluminum foil so it doesn’t blacken the pan over time (never used parchment- good to know).
I should have used a back up besides the non stick pan…. The honey was sticky!!
Yep– this was dinner last night. Roasted cauli and broc, oh and roasted butternut squash because I’m obsessed. I made a comment last night on how I love buying pre chopped veg and tossing it onto a pan to roast… so simple but super good!!
Yes!!! I’m such a fan of the pre cut stuff. Call me lazy— but it’s a time saver!
Adding herbs like oregano, thyme, etc. would pop up the recipe!
Great idea!
Hey Katie, thanks a lot!
The profile pic is so cute 🙂
Anything with balsamic and I am a fan!
Ditto!!
i’m not usually a cauliflower fan but this might change my mind!
It turned buttery when roasted— maybe that might persuade you?! 😉
I’ve been wanting to give cauliflower a chance other than raw in ranch dressing at parties. This sounds really good. Anything with broccoli and I’m willing to try. I’m a diabetic but that small amount of honey won’t hurt. Thanks Katie
You could even sub the honey for something like Truvia! I hope you give it a try!
Yum! These look so tasty! I’m always up for anything to make veggies more exciting for my family!
This sounds like a simple & delicious way to change up the veggies. Steamed with a little butter is getting just a little boring around here!
Yep— I’m in a parmesan rut and needed to spice it up 🙂