Broccoli and Tomato Bake

This recipe combines broccoli, tomatoes, olives, Parmesan, and goat cheese for a colorful and cozy side dish that hits the spot on a cold winter day.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped green olives
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 0.75 pound broccoli - cut into florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, place over high heat, and bring water to a boil. Add broccoli to the steamer insert; cover and steam until bright green, about 4 minutes. Transfer broccoli to an 8-inch square baking dish; set aside.

Step 3

While the broccoli is steaming, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in carrot, celery, salt, and pepper; continue cooking until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add tomatoes and olives to the skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and season again with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Pour sauce into the baking dish over broccoli, then evenly distribute goat cheese and Parmesan over top.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese begins to brown, about 20 minutes.