B Boost Creamy Broccoli

SIDES AND VEGETABLES

Enhance your vitamin B intake with this B Boost Creamy Broccoli, a nutrient-rich dish inspired by the Purple Pig Restaurant in Chicago. Tender broccoli florets are coated in a velvety cashew butter sauce, featuring nutritional yeast—a powerhouse of B vitamins that support energy production, brain health, and overall vitality. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a plant-based source of essential nutrients, making it a perfect side or standalone meal for a healthy, balanced diet.

Ingredients:
2 large broccoli head, cut into florets
3 Tbsp. cashew butter
7 oz water
1 tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. white ground pepper
2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast

In a mixing bowl, combine the cashew butter, water, onion powder, sea salt, white ground pepper, and 1 ½ Tbsp. nutritional yeast. Mix well until smooth, or blend for a better creamy texture.

Reserve the remaining ½ Tbsp. nutritional yeast for garnish.

Add the broccoli florets to the bowl and toss well to coat each piece with the creamy mixture.

Heat a frying pan over low heat. Add the coated broccoli florets along with any remaining sauce from the bowl.

Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the broccoli is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Transfer the cooked broccoli to a serving plate and sprinkle with the remained nutritional yeast for extra flavor.

Health Benefits of this Dish:
Vitamin B Boost: Nutritional yeast provides B vitamins, supporting energy and brain health.
Antioxidant Power: Broccoli is rich in vitamins C and E, boosting immunity and reducing oxidative stress.
Heart Health: Cashew butter and broccoli improve cholesterol levels and maintain healthy blood pressure.
Digestive Support: High fiber content from broccoli promotes gut health.
Bone Strength: Broccoli and nutritional yeast deliver calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K for strong bones.