25 Irresistible Broccoli Recipes to Eat Your Greens and Like Them Too
Did you eat your fair share of broccoli growing up? Maybe you savored it, or perhaps you ate it right away, so you could focus on your spaghetti. Whether you loved it or loathed it, we're here to say broccoli is a delicious nutrient-dense green veggie worth eating more of.
From salads and soup to frittatas and casseroles, check out 25 of the tastiest ways to enjoy your broccoli.
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Brown Rice Broccoli Salad
Bright green broccoli and vibrant orange carrots come together with brown rice and a variety of Mediterranean herbs to create this all-in-one side dish.
This salad is best served at room temperature and keeps well in the fridge for up to four days.
You can easily turn this salad into a meal by tossing in some grilled chicken or smoked salmon.
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Chinese Beef and Broccoli
You've probably enjoyed broccoli beef as a takeout dish before, but you can totally make it at home, too!
Easy to toss together on a busy weeknight, this recipe from RecipeTin Eats consists of a rich and flavorful sauce made up of soy sauce, cooking wine, sesame oil, and garlic.
It's sweet, salty and the perfect complement to steak and broccoli.
Serve your at-home takeout over a bed of rice with sesame seeds on top.
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Broccoli Pizza
Broccoli pizza is the perfect solution for when you're really craving pizza, but are also trying to be healthy.
In this simple yet satisfying dish, broccoli florets are roughly chopped and added to the top of pizza dough and a simple white sauce.
Make the dough from scratch or snag some of our housemade pizza dough on your next shopping trip!
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Gingered Broccoli and Tofu Noodle Bowl
Crispy fried tofu is combined with udon noodles and veggies to create a simple and healthy lunch or light dinner.
Enjoy this vegan-friendly noodle bowl all by itself or pair it with spring rolls and a ginger-soy dipping sauce for a the full meal deal.
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A list of broccoli recipes simply isn't complete without a mention of broccoli cheddar soup!
In this soup, broccoli is paired with onion, carrots, and of course, all the cheese.
Serve it with an extra topping of cheese and something crunchy like Co-op rustic bread or oyster crackers.
Garlicky Roasted Broccoli with Parmigiano-Reggiano
Here's another quick and easy broccoli side dish recipe that incorporates lots of garlic, lemon, and parmesan into the mix.
Broccoli is tossed with some common pantry items before being oven-roasted.
Top the broccoli off with an extra dash of cheese and serve it alongside some baked potatoes and roasted chicken breast.
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Simple Broccoli Salad
If you've got a surplus of broccoli on your hands that you don't want to go bad before you can enjoy it all, consider chopping it up for this simple salad.
Broccoli florets are roughly chopped and combined with sunflower seeds, red onion, cheddar cheese, and dried cranberries before being finished off with a homemade honey-mustard dressing.
Bring this salad to a potluck or pair it with your favorite protein for a quick and easy dinner.
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Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls
There's something about pairing broccoli with cheese that makes it absolutely irresistible.
In this recipe, soft-cooked broccoli is finely chopped and tossed with breadcrumbs, cheese, scallions, garlic, and eggs before being rolled up into balls and baked in the oven.
Enjoy these cheesy bites as an appetizer or serve them on top of rice with a salad for a full meal.
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Spinach Pasta with Roasted Broccoli and Bell Pepper
Big flavor, hold the meat!
In this easy pasta recipe from Cookie + Kate, broccoli and bell peppers are oven-roasted before being tossed with shallots, baby spinach, balsamic vinegar, and lots of parm.
Try out this recipe in the spring when your garden broccoli is making an appearance!
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Nothing is more convenient than a meal that takes less than 30 minutes to make on a busy weeknight.
In this recipe from Dinner at the Zoo, chicken breasts are quickly seared before being stir-fried with broccoli and mushrooms and finished off with a simple Asian-inspired stir-fry sauce.
Serve your stir fry with brown rice and top everything off with green onions and a dash of sesame seeds.
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Crustless Broccoli Quiche
Quiche, but healthier!
Rather than the traditional buttery crust found on most quiches, this recipe omits it entirely, and the results are a crispy cheesy outer layer that's still super satisfying.
Serve this quiche at your next brunch alongside seasonal fruit and mimosas.
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Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli Sauce
In this Tuscan-inspired pasta recipe, broccoli takes on a similar texture to that of pesto, resulting in a bright green, and incredibly healthy, pasta sauce.
Calling for just 8 simple ingredients, this pasta is light, yet flavorful and comes together in just 30 minutes.
Serve it as-is for a filling vegetarian meal, or serve it alongside chicken breast.
Find the full recipe at Feasting at Home
Even More Broccoli Recipes
One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar and Dumplings from Half Baked Harvest
Crispy Roasted Broccoli with Tahini Sauce from Bon Appetit
Creamy Broccoli Pasta from EatingWell
Big Flavor Broccoli from Bon Appetit
Creamy Bacon Tortellini with Charred Broccoli from Half Baked Harvest
Broccoli, Cheddar and Wild Rice Casserole from Smitten Kitchen
Flaky Broccoli Cheddar Soup Mini Pies from Half Baked Harvest
Broccoli Stir Fry from Feasting at Home
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet Casserole from The Chunky Chef
Vegan Broccoli Soup from EatingWell
Pan-Roasted Steak with Crispy Broccoli from Bon Appetit