How to Make Roasted and Ready Vegetable Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things better than a hearty, delicious vegetable sauce to pair with a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a side to accompany your favorite protein, a topping for pasta, or a dip for your favorite snacks, having a go-to vegetable sauce recipe on hand is a game-changer.

This Roasted and Ready Vegetable Sauce recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The combination of roasted vegetables, herbs, and spices creates a rich and flavorful sauce that's perfect for just ab...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cups packed fresh spinach

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 5 cups

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a shallow baking pan with foil.
  • Arrange cauliflower, broccoli, onion, and garlic in a single layer on the prepared pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth, roasted vegetables, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes, adding spinach during the last 4 minutes to wilt. Cool slightly; puree in a blender or with an immersion blender. Serve hot. Or chill, covered, up to 3 days, and reheat for another use.
  • Nutrition

    88 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 287mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 279mg