Baked Cauliflower & Squash

Yesterday was Easter Sunday, and like most holidays, we use food as a means of celebrating the day. We indulge!

And that's totally OK! Holidays are meant to be enjoyed. This means disconnecting from work, appreciating the people you are with, and making memories! It also includes appreciating delicious food, even if it's typically on your "no, no" list (i.e high fat, rich foods).

But I have a secret that allows me to fill up in a guilt free way, while still getting to enjoy and taste all foods that I typically stay away from. 

The secret is VEGETABLES. Delicious, satisfying, baked vegetables. I load up on the veggies, and then savor and eat less of the food that typically is on my "no, no" list. 

 What you see here is  Baked Cauliflower (top) and  Baked Butternut/Acorn Squash Mix (bottom).  SO simple. SO good. I'm eating leftovers right now for breakfast as I type. Here's my recipe!

Baked Cauliflower

1. Pre-heat Oven to 350.
   
2. Cut up cauliflower into florets. Line baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum (for easy clean up!). Throw those florets on it.
   
3. Pour some olive oil on top- just enough to coat them.
4. Sprinkle salt (I love sea salt), garlic powder, and some bread crumbs. 
5. Mix it all up with your hands
6. Put it in the oven, until they start to turn brown. Mix it up occasionally. 
7. Cook until they are browned/cripsy to your liking. About 45 min- hour (mixing about 4-5 times). 

Baked Butternut/Acorn Squash

1. Pre-heat Oven to 350.
2. Peel skin of both squashies. Rinse. Wrap in foil. Throw them in their entirety into the oven for about 1/2 hour to get them soft (easier for cutting). 
3. Take them out. Unwrap. Cut into pieces. Remove seeds.
4. Again, line baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum for easy clean up.
5. Repeat steps 3-7 above. Except don't use bread crumbs. And these guys are going to take longer then the cauli's. We might be looking at an an hour and 45 minutes.

Don't forget to test taste! 

Also, the great thing about these veggies is that even the non vegetables lovers will enjoy them! Trust me- I witnessed it happening!

Do you have a healthy recipe you always like to contribute to holiday feasts? Share it with me, please!