Keto Creamy Baked Broccoli

This Keto Creamy Baked Broccoli with Tomatoes & Kale is very tasty & filling. It is a very healthy, nutritious, & indulgent dish. Tomatoes may be slightly high in carbs but if we use the tomatoes in a moderate amount then there should be no worries because the kale & broccoli are low in carbs. Using cream cheese, cheese, & heavy cream adds healthy fat to the dish making it perfect for the keto diet. This dish may contain many ingredients but they are very popular components so it can be present in every supermarket or the home’s pantry. This dish only contains 4g fiber, & 6g net carbs/serving.

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STATS:

Serves: 4 – 6 people
Calories: 300 – 350 kcal Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Course: Main Course or Side Dish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 to 25 mints.
Total Time: 35 to 40 mints.

EQUIPMENT:

Knife
Skillet
Spatula
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Baking dish

INGREDIENTS:

1 large head of broccoli
2 cups kale
½ cup cream cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes
½ cup heavy cream
Half cup grated
Parmesan cheese
Two tbsp. butter
One cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion
2 pieces garlic
½ tsp. dried oregano
¼ tsp. dried basil
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
½ tsp. salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Fresh parsley

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INSTRUCTION:

PREPARATION:

Warm up the oven to 375 degrees F.
Then prep all the vegetables by washing and cutting them.

SAUTE THE VEGETABLE:

Take out the large skillet on the heat.
Add the butter to the skillet.
Then add the onions in the skillet & cook the onions for four/five mins.
Put the crushed garlic in the skillet.
Sauté the garlic till we get a nice smell from it.
Include the kale in the skillet.
Cook it till it gets soft for like three to four minutes.
Then we can add the broccoli florets to the skillet.
Mix them with the spatula so that it will get properly coated with the butter.
Put the skillet away from the heat.

MAKE THE CREAMY SAUCE:

Take a mixing bowl & pour the heavy cream and cream cheese.
Beat them till they get a smooth consistency.
Add the black pepper, salt, parmesan &cheddar cheese, oregano, and basil in the bowl.
Mix them with the whisk till they get fully incorporated.
Grab a large mixing bowl and add the cream cheese mixture, sautéed broccoli, kale, slices of tomatoes.
Mix all of them so that they get coated properly.

BAKE & SERVE:

Apply the oil to the baking dish with the brush.
Then transfer the cream cheese & vegetable mixture in the dish.
Garnish the dish with more cheese on the top.
Bake the dish for 20/25 mins till the sauce starts to get bubbling & it gets a nice golden brown color.
When the broccoli is baked then take it out.
Garnish it with the freshly chopped parsley.

SERVING IDEAS:

This creamy baked broccoli is greatly pairs with grilled chicken breast.
We can serve this creamy baked broccoli with the crispy bacon to have a savory & crunchy taste.
You can also pair your baked broccoli with the garlic butter shrimp to boost the protein content of your diet.
Perfectly done steak is also greatly paired with this baked broccoli.
We can garnish this with crumbles of blue cheese.
Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb option to have with this baked broccoli to have a filling meal.

TIPS:

Always try to use cheese that melts easily, you can use sharp cheddar, or blue cheese to make this recipe.
We can substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream and cheese with vegan cheese if we want to avoid dairy.
If we want to make this dish more healthy and vibrant then we can include different colors of vegetables like bell pepper, zucchini, cauliflower, etc.
We can also add some chicken, turkey, or beef to this dish to increase the protein content of the dish.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

First, allow the backed broccoli to come at ambient temperature then transfer the leftover broccoli to the sealed container and keep them for like 3 days.