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Bacon & Garlic Roasted Broccoli | AIP Paleo Recipe

March 18, 2019 by Emily Leave a Comment

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Hello and welcome to Flawed yet Functional! I am Emily, a Type 1 Diabetic using the Autoimmune Protocol to manage blood sugar levels. Eating AIP was a big adjustment for me. The biggest thing I needed to learn was how to incorporate more vegetables into my diet, and I found roasting is by far my favorite way to eat any vegetable. Today I’d like to show you a simple side dish that I make at least once a week: Bacon & Garlic Roasted Broccoli.

Bacon Garlic Roasted Broccoli

But first, I have a secret to share with you…

This recipe is not just for broccoli! Substitute any vegetable, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! Butternut squash, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, beets…the sky’s the limit!

How to Roast Any Vegetable

Roasting vegetables is a simple way to enhance any vegetable. In case you are new here, check out the basic steps of roasting vegetables below.

  1. Chop vegetables into similar sized pieces.
  2. Place pieces in a bowl.
  3. Toss with fat and seasoning to suit (Just salt & pepper is so good!).
  4. Roast at 450° for 15 minutes. Stir then continue roasting until desired tenderness, usually about 15 more minutes.

Seriously, that’s the way to make any vegetable awesome. For today’s recipe, I will stick with all dried spices to make the broccoli come together as quickly as possible.

Check out these recipes for more roasted vegetable goodness: Turmeric & Garlic Butternut Squash, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Squash & Sprouts, and Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes!

Let’s Talk About Bacon Fat

The fat I chose this time is bacon fat…because it’s delicious! I always keep the fat from baking bacon and use it in my cooking (Example: Ham and Parsnip Soup or Roasted Brussels Sprouts). If you haven’t started the habit of keeping the rendered fat from bacon, start today! It will change you life. I do not exaggerate.

However, you don’t have to use bacon fat. Just use whatever fat/oil you have on hand! Olive oil or avocado oil are mild options that will not conflict with the flavor of the spices. I wouldn’t use coconut oil as to me it’s slightly sweet, but in a pinch, that would be great too!

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One Note About Vegetables

If you are trying to get more vegetables into your diet, experiment with roasted vegetables first. Cooked veggies are always easier to eat than raw, and seasoned dishes, like this one, are a super tasty way to begin eating more vegetables.

During the elimination phase of the Autoimmune Protocol, I would even roast broccoli for breakfast. I know what you’re thinking, “Broccoli for breakfast? No way!”

Trust me folks, once you get the standard American diet of carbs and sugar for breakfast out of your head, you’ll find that all the food you find delicious for lunch or dinner is delicious at breakfast too! Give this one a try with a side of fresh berries and bacon or breakfast sausage!

So to bring it all together: roast your veggies, put bacon fat on everything, and eat more vegetables! You can do this thing called “eating healthy!” I hope you are inspired to step out of your comfort zone when it comes to vegetable selection and cooking. Give Bacon & Garlic Roasted Broccoli a try for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Bacon Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Bacon Garlic Roasted Broccoli
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Bacon & Garlic Roasted Broccoli

Need a quick vegetable side that doesn’t require fresh herbs, odd vegetables, or much prep? This easy roasted broccoli is for you! Using only dried herbs and fat you can create this delicious side dish in under 40 minutes (with less than 5 minutes of work!).

Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine AIP, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Paleo
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 30 kcal
Author Emily Stauch

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2-4 Tbsp. bacon fat or olive/avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients, and stir to coat. I buy broccoli pre-cut to save time, but you can start with broccoli crowns, just chop into similar size pieces.

  3. Add enough fat/oil so that the broccoli glistens but fat/oil does not pool at the bottom of the bowl. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more as necessary.

  4. Spread into single layer on baking sheet then roast for 15 minutes. Stir and continue roasting until broccoli is brown and crispy on the edges, about 15 more minutes.

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