Can I roast thawed frozen veggies?

[Anonymous]

Bought frozen cauliflower but it’s so bland. I’m thinking of roasting it with oil and seasonings and hoping that helps. Can I roast it and frozen/thawed broccoli?

[Anonymous]

I don’t think so-it needs to be try (except oil) to toast well. You could turn it into a mashed potato like dish which sounds perfect on a snowy day.

[Anonymous]

Frozen veggies have broken cell walls. They are only good for soup and fillings.


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[Anonymous]

They usually have too much water. I would steam and make a good sauce.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They usually have too much water. I would steam and make a good sauce.

Any sauce suggestions?

[Anonymous]

I don't think so ... they would basically steam.

[Anonymous]

no

[Anonymous]

I roast frozen cauliflower without even thawing it first. Haven’t tried broccoli though. I’ve also roasted frozen green beans.

[Anonymous]

My kids like roasted frozen broccoli more than roasted fresh broccoli. Also I roast frozen green beans and they turn out fine.

[Anonymous]

I’d make a cheese sauce

[Anonymous]

You can roast it to give it some flavor and then turn it into a puree or mash. My kids love cauliflower mash, especially with garlic added.

[Anonymous]

That sounds like a recipe for failure.

[Anonymous]

I think you can roast them but why not just add some seasoning to flavor?

[Anonymous]

I would a steam it and use it in place of pasta for a Mac and cheese or baked ziti type dish in the oven or air dryer. It won't get crispy but will absorb the flavor. I add lots of salt and garlic powder directly to the cauliflower, then add sauce and cheese.

[Anonymous]

Thaw them then airfry