Whenever we reach the transition between Winter and Spring, I like to start transitioning my meals from hearty comfort foods to a bit more health conscious to prepare for the “less clothes” season coming. Since I’m in the southwestern portion of New York State, our warmer temperatures can be a long way away from the calendar date of the first day of Spring.
SUCCULENT WOOD FIRED STUFFED TOMATO WITH HERB RICE
It’s tomato season! Boy, do we have a great technique for you to try on your charcoal grill as well as a tasty recipe to make- wood fired stuffed tomato.
Bring 8 large tomatoes in from the garden or purchased at the fresh market, clean out the charcoal grill, fire pit, or fireplace, and give a few hours to a great cooking experience and exceptionally flavorful recipe.
The warmer season means we all look for new cocktails to serve and enjoy during the longer days of sunlight. For those of you who are a fan of the fruity cocktail, why not take a less traditional approach and bring a new flavor level in.
Collage of Smoked broccoli ingredients to finish product
SMOKED BROCCOLI CASSEROLE WITH APPLE & QUINOA
Summary;
We take our smoked broccoli, add apple, and quinoa for a smoked broccoli Casserole for the best casserole recipes ever! Searching for broccoli vegan or a broccoli vegan recipes the smoky flavor roasting over wood, look no further than this broccoli recipes! Using hardwood chunks on a gas grill is easy, you must try!
Once you’ve smoked at least one head of broccoli, you’re ready to use it in this wonderfully flavorful creamy dish. Keep in mind, you can make this a vegan recipe by swapping out all the dairy products for comparable vegan ingredients.
For those looking to make this a main meal, add a protein like chicken or turkey. Simply include the pre-cooked protein when you spread the other ingredients into the prepared oven safe dish.
2 cups milk (may use coconut, almond, cashew or 2%)
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
SMOKED BROCCOLI CASSEROLE- DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly oil or spray a 9×13 baking dish. In a large saucepan, add 2 cups of water and 1 cup of quinoa. Cook according to package directions. With roughly 10 minutes left to finished cook, add the diced apple. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Panko and cook, stirring constantly, until browned (about 3 minutes); then remove from heat and set aside. Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in milk and cook, whisking constantly until slightly thickened. Stir in quinoa/apple mixture, smoked broccoli, 1 cup of cheese, yogurt, salt and pepper.
Quinoa, Butter, and Apples in a skillet
SMOKED BROCCOLI CASSEROLE- PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:
Spread broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place in oven and bake until cheese has melted and the mixture is warmed through. Sprinkle with browned Panko and serve.
Mixing all ingredients together and putting in baking dish
SMOKED BROCCOLI CASSEROLE- ADD YOUR PERSONAL FAVORITES:
This recipe can be changed to include some of your other favorites like cubed squash, grapes, cranberries. Or as mentioned earlier, you may add a protein such as chicken or turkey. Simply cook the meat separately in the oven, on the stove top, or on the grill.
You’ll love the balanced smoky flavor of the broccoli with the creaminess of the apple and quinoa. This is soon to be a Fall favorite as you adjust to the cooler temperatures.
