Baked Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and Feta with Sesame: a perfect trio: A tasty dish for the whole family
This recipe is a true triumph of flavors and colors. The sweetness of the potatoes perfectly complements the slight bitterness of the broccoli and Brussels sprouts, while the sesame-coated feta adds a salty and crunchy note. A complete and nutritious dish, perfect for a light dinner or a delicious side.
Simple ingredients for a surprising result
To prepare this delight, you will need just a few simple ingredients: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, feta, sesame seeds, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. In a few steps, you will have a healthy and tasty dish that everyone will love, even the little ones. The preparation is easy and quick: wash the vegetables, cut them into chunks, put everything in a baking tray, oil, salt, and pepper, add the feta, sprinkle with sesame, and bake everything.
This recipe is perfect for those looking for a healthy and tasty way to eat vegetables. It’s easy to prepare, customizable, and suitable for the whole family. Try this winning combination of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and sesame feta, and you won’t regret it!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter and Spring
- Energy 249.18 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 22.92 (g) of which sugars 3.75 (g)
- Proteins 13.33 (g)
- Fat 11.89 (g) of which saturated 6.77 (g)of which unsaturated 3.08 (g)
- Fibers 6.62 (g)
- Sodium 892.73 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 235 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 stalk broccoli
- 7 oz Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled (should be used raw and fresh)
- 7 oz feta
- 2 potatoes
- as needed sesame seeds
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- 2 tbsp water
Tools
- Baking Dish NAMAI Rectangular Baking Pan 7in x 9.8in – Non-stick Lasagna Pan – Dishwasher Safe – Aluminum – Stone Effect Design (7in x 9.8in)
- Parchment Paper Cuki Parchment Paper Sheets 13in x 15in – 25 Sheets – 1 Pack
Steps
Start by washing the broccoli and Brussels sprouts, rinse without drying too much, the vegetables should remain moist. Cut the broccoli into florets and the Brussels sprouts into quarters. Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks.
Take a baking tray lined with parchment paper, add the cut vegetables, preferably without overlapping them, crumble a quarter of the feta block over them. Add 6 tablespoons of oil, salt, and pepper, the water, and the rest of the feta cut into rectangular chunks, finish with another drizzle of oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cover with another sheet of parchment paper.
Bake at 356°F for 15 minutes, then open the oven, remove the sheet of paper on top of the tray, and close the oven for another 20 minutes or until the feta is golden brown. Remember that hot feta is crumbly, wait a few minutes, and it will become solid again.
Tips, notes, variations for baked broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and feta with sesame
You can vary the vegetables according to the season. For example, in summer you can add zucchini or cherry tomatoes. For a more complete dish, you can add chicken pieces or marinated tofu. For an extra flavor touch, you can add spices like smoked paprika, turmeric, or chili pepper.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Why baked broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and feta with sesame?
Because fall and winter are the months for vegetable trays, they are healthy and light, especially after the holiday feasts.
