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Roasted Broccoli with Tahini Yogurt Sauce for DASH Diet

This roasted broccoli dish is a perfect addition to a DASH diet meal plan, featuring heart-healthy olive oil, potassium-rich broccoli, and a creamy tahini yogurt sauce.
The combination of roasted vegetables with a nutty, tangy dressing makes this dish both nutritious and flavorful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 245 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or foil
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Broccoli

  • 1½ to 2 pounds broccoli stalk trimmed and cut into slices, florets separated
  • 1 lemon sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Tahini Yogurt Sauce

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

Roasting the Broccoli

  • Preheat and Prepare: Heat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Season and Roast: In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets and lemon slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, stir, and continue roasting for another 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Making the Tahini Yogurt Sauce

  • Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  • Assemble and Serve: Spread the sauce on a serving platter and arrange the roasted broccoli and lemon slices on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Serving Suggestion: Enjoy this as a side dish with grilled fish, lean chicken, or a quinoa salad for a balanced meal.
Cleanup Hack: Using parchment paper or foil makes for easy cleanup—just discard after use!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 835mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gCalcium: 185mg
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