These 20 broccoli recipes come together quickly and prove that wholesome eating can be convenient and delicious.
From easy stir–fries to comforting one-pot meals, you’ll discover how broccoli can be crispy, tender, and irresistible.
Similar recipes: cauliflower recipes, kale recipes, zucchini recipes.
These easy recipes will show you how to turn broccoli from a mundane vegetable into the star of your dinner table.
Expect meals that are nutritious, flavorful, and so good that even the pickiest eaters will ask for seconds.
Get ready to try broccoli in new ways, whether mashed into a creamy broccoli pasta sauce or steamed and tossed with peanut noodles.
Take your pick from these 20 easy broccoli dishes that will quickly upgrade your dinner with extra greens.
1. Broccoli pasta
Broccoli pasta is a creamy and delicious dish with six simple ingredients in about 20 minutes.
It’s a quick vegetarian dinner for broccoli skeptics; they will love the combination of mashed broccoli mixed with grated parmesan.
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.
Serve this broccoli side dish with soups, one-pot recipes, or a sheet-pan dinner with gnocchi and your favorite protein.
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.
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’s robust texture and earthy flavor make it the perfect addition to frittatas. Serve with homemade bread and mustard vinaigrette for a nutritious meal.
5. Roasted broccoli and cauliflower
Roasted broccoli and cauliflower are great side dishes for weeknight dinners or holidays.
Broccoli’s versatile, mild flavor profile and crisp texture make it the perfect addition to side dishes that complement any main dish.
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.
The crisp texture of broccoli is a perfect complement to many tofu recipes, adding a delightful contrast to this protein-powered dish.
7. Cauliflower Alfredo with broccoli
Here’s an easy, creamy, cheesy cauliflower Alfredo sauce; its velvety smooth texture pairs perfectly with chewy fettuccine pasta.
The mild flavor of broccoli pairs well with the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce and adds depth and nutrition to your easy pasta dish.
8. Tofu soup
This tofu soup is tasty and ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients and seasonal veggies at any time of the year.
Broccoli and tofu make a perfect match, as the tender-crisp texture of broccoli complements the smoothness of tofu in this soup recipe.
9. Lentil curry with broccoli
Lentil curry with broccoli florets is an easy, tasty, and nourishing meal made in one pot with simple ingredients in about 30 minutes.
Our lentil recipe is simple yet satisfying and flavorful and pairs perfectly with white rice, cruciferous greens, and Naan bread.
10. Broccoli Aglio e Olio pasta
Garlic and oil pasta is an Italian recipe originating in southern Italy; however, this broccoli variation is extra creamy and has a healthy dose of added greens.
It’s a quick vegetarian dinner idea that can be prepared in 15 minutes using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
11. Broccoli salad (no bacon)
This broccoli salad is crunchy, creamy, light, and fulfilling in one tasty bowl.
It’s our interpretation of the classic broccoli salad recipe. We use almonds and sun-dried tomatoes instead of cheddar cheese and bacon bits to make it vegetarian-friendly.
12. Broccoli cauliflower salad
This crisp and creamy broccoli cauliflower salad is a refreshing side dish for a memorable holiday meal, potlucks, and get-togethers.
The crispy raw veggies meet a smooth dressing with homemade egg-free mayonnaise and yogurt.
13. Roasted broccoli and carrots
Roasted carrots and broccoli are a simple and delicious side dish that can be served for any occasion, from Holiday meals to meatless weeknight dinners.
Those two veggies are delicious because roasted carrots’ sweetness balances broccoli’s slight bitterness.
14. Vegetable curry
Vegetable curry is a cozy, easy, and delicious Indian-inspired recipe made in one pot. It is packed with vegetables.
It can be made in about 30 minutes and served as a main dish with a bowl of rice or warm flatbread.
15. Peanut noodles
Broccoli adds a crispy texture to these 30-minute peanut noodles. You can also make it a lunch-box meal with fried tofu chunks, air-fried tofu, or marinated tofu.
16. Orecchiette with broccoli rabe
Orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe is an excellent family dinner ready in 30 minutes.
It will satiate your most indulgent Italian food cravings while eating plenty of nourishing leafy greens.
17. Casarecce pasta with feta and broccoli rabe
This casarecce recipe can be made in less than 30 minutes. Top it with feta or ricotta and serve it as a delicious vegetarian lunch or dinner.
18. Orange tofu with steamed broccoli
Orange tofu can be eaten with jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or steamed broccoli to round out the flavor and make it a complete meal.
It’s a delicious, sticky, and plant-based recipe with the potential to become a weeknight dinner favorite.
19. Lentil soup
Add leftover or stale broccoli florets to a lentil soup 10 minutes before serving the soup during the final simmer.
It is an excellent Italian spin on broccoli, served with homemade focaccia bread and grated parmesan cheese.
20. Chickpea curry with greens
Chickpea curry is ready in 30 minutes and pairs well with greens like spinach, kale, and broccoli florets.
For the perfect family dinner, serve this chickpea recipe with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread.
20 Broccoli Recipes
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer onto a serving platter and drizzle with the dressing.
VARIATION WITH CHEESE
- Once the broccoli are ready, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and broil for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
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I love all your recipes and they always turn out delicious. Thanks so much. I was wondering if you have any recipe of protein breads or desserts for those of us vegans who are trying to reduce the intake of carbs, specially white sugar.
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That’s a great piece of feedback, we are actually planning protein muffins and protein pancakes in the coming months 🥰
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