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    Easy Broccoli Recipes

    Published: Jan 19, 2023 · by Nico

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    These easy and weeknight-friendly recipes with broccoli are bright, delicious, and healthy.

    Whether you feel like pasta, soup, stir fry, or need to use up broccoli leftovers, there is plenty of choice with these broccoli ideas.

    Broccoli recipes with soups and pasta

    Broccoli often gets a bad reputation due to its bland taste and texture. Yet, if cooked properly, you can turn this nutritional vegetable into tasty, elegant, and crowd-pleasing dishes.

    Take your pick from 10 easy and wholesome broccoli dishes that will quickly upgrade your dinner with extra greens.

    1. Broccoli pasta

    Broccoli pasta is a creamy and delicious pasta dish you can make with 6 simple ingredients in about 20 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner. Eat it as is, or serve it with a fresh green side salad for added crispness to your meal.

    pasta with broccoli in a bowl

    2. Roasted broccoli

    Roasted broccoli is a tender-crisp side dish of broccoli florets roasted in the oven and seasoned with a tasty lemon-garlic dressing. Sprinkle with shaved almonds, vegan cheese, or parmesan cheese for an extra indulgent side.

    Baked broccoli on a platter

    3. Broccoli soup

    Learn how to make a delicious and creamy broccoli soup that is tasty and nourishing without cheddar or cream. Top the soup with homemade croutons or roasted chickpeas for a complete and satiating dinner idea.

    broccoli soup in a bowl with homemade croutons

    4. Broccoli frittata

    This vegan frittata is crisp on the outside, soft and moist on the inside, and for some reason, it feels like eating a regular egg frittata.

    Broccoli Frittata on a plate

    5. Roasted broccoli and cauliflower

    Roasted broccoli and cauliflower is a great side dish you can make with almost no effort and a few ingredients for weeknight dinner or the holidays.

    roasted broccoli and cauliflower with almonds on top

    6. Tofu stir fry

    Here's an easy and versatile 30-minute tofu stir fry with your favorite veggies and a tasty sauce that makes it better than a takeaway.

    Tofu stir fry with sticks and ginger

    7. Cauliflower Alfredo with broccoli

    Here's an easy, creamy, cheesy cauliflower Alfredo sauce; its velvety smooth texture pairs perfectly with chewy fettuccine pasta.

    Cauliflower Alfredo with broccoli

    8. Tofu soup

    This tofu soup is quick, tasty, and easy. You can make it in 20 minutes, with simple ingredients and seasonal veggies any time of the year.

    winter tofu soup with broccoli and spinach

    9. Lentil curry with broccoli

    Lentil curry with broccoli florets is an easy, tasty, and nourishing meal you can make in one pot with simple ingredients in about 30 minutes. Our recipe is simple yet satisfying and flavorful, and pairs perfectly with white rice, roti bread, or Naan bread.

    broccoli and lentil curry

    10. Broccoli Aglio e Olio pasta

    Garlic and oil pasta is an Italian pasta recipe that originated in the south of Italy, this variation with broccoli is extra creamy and with a healthy dose of added greens. It's a quick dinner idea ready in 15 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

    garlic and oil pasta with broccoli (aglio olio and broccoli)

    Fresh or frozen broccoli?

    We recommend using fresh broccoli. You can use the whole head, including the broccoli florets, broccoli stems, and leaves.

    Frozen broccoli works, too; however, in our tests, the recipes turned out a little more watery with frozen broccoli.

    Other ways to cook broccoli

    Steamed broccoli

    Rinse the broccoli, and cut it into small pieces. Place the florets in a steaming basket and fill a skillet with water.

    Broccoli in steamer basket

    Bring the pot to a simmer and steam until the stems are soft. It can take between 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the broccoli florets.

    To check if they are done, slide a small knife through the stem of the broccoli. If it slides easily, the broccoli is done steaming.

    Steamed broccoli in basket

    Serve steamed broccoli next to your main dish, it pairs well with saucy dishes, such as stir-fries, curries, and stews:

    • Orange tofu: sweet and sticky sauce coats perfectly chewy cubes of tofu, a great vegetarian dinner idea!
    • Chickpea curry with creamy coconut sauce, perfectly paired with greens
    • Braised tofu with s mildly sweet, tangy, and Asian-inspired sauce
    • Chickpea stew with sweet potato and a Middle-Eastern spice mix, an easy one-pot dinner idea!
    orange tofu with steamed broccoli on rice

    For many more side dishes ideas, check out our sides category page.

    Broccoli recipes with pasta and soups

    10 Broccoli Recipes

    Author: Nico
    Roasted broccoli is a tender-crisp side dish of broccoli florets roasted in the oven and seasoned with a tasty lemon-garlic dressing.
    They are crunchy, lemony, slightly spicy, and a little garlicky; they are perfect as a side dish for an easy everyday dinner or a special holiday meal.
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    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side dish
    Cuisine American, International
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 120 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    FOR ROASTED BROCCOLI

    • 1 pound broccoli about 1 large head
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 twists black pepper

    FOR THE DRESSING

    • 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 clove garlic grated
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoons salt

    TOPPINGS (Optional)

    • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated, or dairy-free cheese
    • ⅓ cup almonds slivered or shaved, and toasted

    Instructions
     

    OVEN-ROASTED BROCCOLI

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F or 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
      Rinse and shake the water off the broccoli head. Cut the florets into similar-sized pieces.
      Save the stem to make our broccoli soup, or slice it thinly and add it to the florets.
      Preparation of broccoli and stem
    • Transfer the broccoli florets onto the baking sheet and season with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss with your hands and arrange them on a single layer without overlapping.
      Roasted broccoli in tray
    • Bake at 400°F or 200°C for 20 to 25 minutes until the florets are tender-crisp. In the meantime, you can make the dressing.
      baked broccoli in a silver tray
    • Transfer onto a serving platter and drizzle with the dressing.
      Baked broccoli on a platter

    VARIATION WITH CHEESE

    • Once the broccoli are ready, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese or a dairy-free alternative and broil for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
      Roasted broccoli with parmesan cheese

    LEMON-GARLIC DRESSING

    • Add olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes to a small jar. Optionally, you can add grated lemon zest.
      Close and shake well to combine. Alternatively, you can whisk the ingredients in a small bowl.
      dressing

    Video Recipe

    Broccoli Pasta | 6 Ingredients and 20 minutes

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate for 1 portion of roasted broccoli out of four, without toppings.

    Nutritional Values

    Nutrition Facts
    10 Broccoli Recipes
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 120 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Cholesterol 0mg0%
    Potassium 376mg11%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Dietary Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 747IU15%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg10%
    Vitamin C 104mg126%
    Vitamin E 2mg13%
    Vitamin K 122µg116%
    Calcium 58mg6%
    Folate 73µg18%
    Iron 1mg6%
    Manganese 0.3mg15%
    Magnesium 25mg6%
    Zinc 0.5mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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