If you're looking for a simple, flavorful, high-fiber vegetable side dish to help you manage your blood sugar levels, this Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower recipe is for you.

Overhead photo of roasted broccoli and cauliflower spears on a baking sheet.

High-fiber and non-starchy vegetable dishes, such as Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower, help manage blood sugar levels. These veggies have a good amount of fiber and are considered low-carbohydrate. This combination helps slow down the conversion of carbohydrates in a meal into blood sugar, thereby reducing blood sugar spikes.

Since our goal at Buena Wellness is to help people with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and diabetes manage their blood sugar and insulin levels, this easy recipe is an ideal side dish.

Why We Love Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

Roasting vegetables at a high temperature (in this case, 450°F) enhances their flavor and texture. You get crispy, caramelized bits that taste almost nutty.
Versatile - keep it simple, or add spices and herbs to pair with the rest of your meal's flavor profile.
Easy to batch cook - great for meal prep, reheats well, and pairs with lean proteins for balanced meals.
A lower-carb swap - a healthy replacement for starchier sides like potatoes, rice, or pasta. One serving only has 4 grams of carbs and 60 calories.
Supports stable blood sugar – low glycemic index and fiber help manage blood sugar levels.

Ingredients for Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

Organic Broccoli and Cauliflower - if you can afford organically grown vegetables, you'll minimize your chemical exposure and enhance your overall wellness.
Olive Oil - We love the rich flavor of olive oil here, but feel free to use avocado oil if you prefer a more neutral taste.
Salt and Pepper - We test all of our recipes with Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, which dissolves easily and is about ½ as salty as regular kosher salt, so please adjust accordingly!
Spices and Herbs (optional) - consider this basic recipe a blank canvas that you can customize to suit your taste. For variety, try smoked paprika, garlic powder, chipotle powder, cumin, curry powder, dried herbs like oregano or rosemary, or whatever sounds good to you.

How to Cook Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

Pre-heat oven to 450°F.
Prep the broccoli and cauliflower by cutting them into bite-sized florets, washing, and drying.
Place the florets on a baking sheet (affiliate link) and drizzle with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
Arrange the florets on the baking sheet, leaving some space between each floret to allow them to brown properly.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the edges become lightly brown and crispy (as shown at the top of this post).

Photo of trimmed, washed and dried broccoli and cauliflower florets in a colander.

Photo of the vegetables on a baking sheet being drizzled with oil.

Blood Sugar-Friendly Ideas for Enjoying This Side-Dish

Pair Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with our quick-marinated Boneless Chicken Thighs for a perfectly balanced meal.
Drizzle with our creamy, cheesy, protein-rich Alfredo Sauce With Cottage Cheese for a decadent (tasting) side dish (see photo below).
Make the flank steak from our Flank Steak Salad recipe for a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs meal.

Photo of Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower topped with our Alfredo Cottage Cheese Sauce.

We hope you enjoy this quick, easy, versatile side dish. Let us know in the comments if you enjoyed this recipe, and please be sure to rate it below.

Recipe

Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

A simple, flavorful, high-fiber vegetable side dish that will help you manage your blood sugar levels. Roasting the broccoli and cauliflower brings out the sweetness of these veggies.

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Course: Side Dish

Keyword: non-starchy veggies

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 60kcal

Equipment

1 Non-Stick Baking Sheet

Ingredients

2 cups Broccoli cut into florets
2 cups Cauliflower cut into florets
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt or to taste; see note
pepper to taste

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Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 450°F
Prep the broccoli and cauliflower by cutting them into bite-sized florets, washing, and drying.
Place the florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
Arrange the florets on the baking sheet, leaving some space between each floret to allow them to brown properly.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the edges become lightly brown and crispy (as shown at the top of this post).

Notes

Not all salt is equal. We test all our recipes with Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, (affiliate link). The flaky crystals dissolve more readily than regular table salt or other kosher salts, making it easier to use. Note that Diamond Crystal Kosher salt is about half as salty as most other salts, so adjust accordingly when substituting!