Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli

It's a Monday and meatless or not in your house, 

here is a great side dish that can quickly become an entree. 

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli 

Yum! 

Today we have Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and while it is simple in recipe, it's just as tasty.

Simple:

4-5 Broccoli Crowns, or as many as your family will eat
1/2 C Egg Whites
Tamari Sauce
Parmesan Cheese, the fresh kind

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.  Cover your baking sheet in parchment paper.   Cut and clean your broccoli.  Place broccoli in a large mixing bowl. Pour egg whites over the broccoli.  This doesn't turn your broccoli white like a scrambled egg, but it helps the seasoning stick to the vegetable.  Add two Tablespoons of Tamari Sauce, and grate fresh cheese into the bowl and toss.  Place all of the broccoli onto the parchment lined baking sheet.  You know your own taste and preferences so don't hesitate to add pepper, or chili pepper flakes or heck, more cheese!

Cook for 15 minutes then flip them over.  Let cook for another five minutes then remove from oven.  Add a little more grated cheese and serve hot.

I really hope you try this.  I wouldn't steer you in the wrong direction on this gluten-free side dish.

Apples and Bananas Waffles

Today the kids are home so it was a great morning to try out a Apples & Bananas Waffles recipe from Bless this Mess.  Earlier this week, I peeled apples that were ripening too much and made homemade applesauce.  Same thing with the bananas.  Some weeks the kids love them.  Some weeks they love something else.

Here is the recipe from Bless This Mess Please

Healthy Banana Waffles
Yield: 6 medium waffles

The What's
2 ripe bananas, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 eggs, 1 ½ cups almond milk, 1 cup quick cook oats,
1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder, ½ tsp. salt, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, ½ tsp. cinnamon

The How's
Turn on your waffle iron and allow it to preheat while you mix the batter.  In a medium bowl mash the bananas with a fork until they are well mashed and make a smooth paste. Add the applesauce and eggs and whisk to combine. Add the almond milk and combine. Add the oats, wheat flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Stir until well combined. Cook the waffles according to the manufacturer instructions for your waffle iron.  Serve with fresh banana slices, pure maple syrup, or honey.

I had five taste testers to make this recipe for.  Two of the taste testers did not have an interest in eating this for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Two of these eaters, the more mature eaters, really enjoyed the fruit and cinnamon in these whole-wheat waffles.  I did sneak a bit dipped in warm syrup and it is a great replacement to a boxed breakfast.