January Recipe: Parmesan Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower

I grew up as a veggie hater, for the most part. I only actually really started eating more vegetables a few years ago in college. And then I discovered roasted vegetables, and a whole new world opened up to me. With some simple olive oil and salt, any vegetable seemed to transform into a delicious side in the oven. While I still love the simplicity of oil and salt, I wanted to mix it up a little this time around. 

My inspiration, of course, was Ina Garten on Barefoot Contessa. She made these delicious roasted broccoli with parmesan and other goodies. I followed this recipe very loosely, omitting and substituting based on what I already had in my pantry. The changes I made were: adding cauliflower, omitting pine nuts (love them, but didn't have them on hand), and substituting basil with thyme (the only fresh herb I had). 

I think I sprinkled the cheese on a tad late because it didn't melt completely, but that sharp flavor was still there. This recipe was truly so easy and so delicious. I will be making it again. And again and again and again...

-jennkay

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