Crispy Smashed Broccoli with Nutritional Yeast
These oven-baked crispy smashed broccoli come together without needing to boil the broccoli first! They get their cheesy flavour from nutritional yeast and are sprinkled with panko crumbs for extra crispiness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli crowns cut into florets 2-3 inches long and about 1½ inches wide
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other neutral, high heat oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup dairy free panko bread crumbs gluten free if needed
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450℉ (230℃). Make sure your florets aren't too big and are relatively the same size so they cook quickly.
- On the baking sheet, toss broccoli with oil, nutritional yeast, garlic and onion powder, ½ teaspoon (2 mL) salt and chile flakes if desired. Spread out florets evenly on the baking sheet to give them space to cook so they don't steam.
- Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven. Using the bottom of a heavy glass, jar or baking cup, gently smash the broccoli to flatten it to about ¼ inch thickness (0.5 cm).
- Bake for 10-15 minutes more until broccoli is browned on bottom.
- Mix together the panko and remaining ¼ salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle it over the broccoli and bake for 3-5 minutes more until panko is golden brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is most delicious right out of the oven!