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Baked vegetable casserole with broccoli, carrots, and peas.

Creamy Mixed Vegetable Bake

A comforting medley of vegetables in a luscious, cheesy sauce that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 125
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 bunch Broccoli trimmed into large florets about 5 cups
  • 1.25 head Cauliflower cut into large florets about 5 cups
  • 5 medium Carrots peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick roughly 2.5 cups
  • 1.25 cup Peas fresh or frozen, rinsed if frozen
  • 5 cloves Garlic coarsely chopped fresh for flavor
  • ⅓ cup Chicken broth low sodium or use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 5 oz Cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1.25 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried mix of herbs
  • ⅓ teaspoon Sea salt to taste plus 1-2 tablespoons for blanching water
  • ⅓ teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground to taste
  • ⅝ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Fill a large pot with water and add about 1 tablespoon of salt per quart. Bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
  3. Add the carrot slices first and cook for 3 minutes. Then add the broccoli and cauliflower florets, cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes until tender. Drain and gently pat dry.
  4. Place half of the cauliflower florets into a blender. Add the chicken broth, softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Combine the remaining vegetables and peas in a large mixing bowl. Pour the blended sauce over the veggies and fold gently until all pieces are coated.
  6. Transfer the coated vegetables into a medium casserole dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
  7. Bake the casserole for about 10 minutes, until thoroughly heated. Then switch to broil for 1–3 minutes, until the cheese forms a golden crust.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This cozy vegetable bake is rich, creamy, and golden on top, perfect for sharing with family on busy weeknights.

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