25 Irresistible Broccoli Recipes to Eat Your Greens & Like Them Too

Did you get 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.

brown rice broccoli salad

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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.

Find the full recipe at Co+op

 

Sheet-Pan Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

Broccoli is oven-roasted along with sweet potatoes and salmon in this bright and flavorful sheet pan meal.

The salmon fillets are topped off with cotija cheese, cilantro, chili, and lime to create a flavor similar to that of Mexican street corn.

Not only is this a flavorful, well-rounded meal, but it's packed full of omega-3s and is gluten-free, too.

Find the full recipe at EatingWell

 
chinese beef broccoli salad

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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 consists of a rich and flavorful sauce made up of oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, rice vinegar, 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.

Find the full recipe at Co+op

 

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!

Find the full recipe at Smitten Kitchen

 
tofu broccoli bowl

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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.

Find the full recipe at Co+op

 

Broccoli Cheese 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, garlic, and of course, all the cheese.

Serve it with an extra topping of cheese and something crunchy like rustic bread or oyster crackers.

Find the full recipe at Gimme Some Oven

 

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.

Find the full recipe at Once Upon a Chef

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Big-Flavor Broccoli

We'll start off with a side dish broccoli recipe that can be served alongside everything from tofu to steak.

In this recipe, broccoli is charred in a hot skillet before being transferred to the oven and cooked up with onions and garlic.

This recipe utilizes common pantry staples, making it easy to toss together last minute without a trip to the store.

Find the full recipe at Bon Appetit

 
simple broccoli salad

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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.

Find the full recipe at Cookie + Kate

 

Creamy Bacon Tortellini with Charred Broccoli

When you want to eat your greens but are also craving something warm, cozy, and cheesy, consider this tortellini recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

Crispy bacon is fried up while the broccoli is given a nice char. It's all tossed with a decadent sauce made of cream, cream cheese, and parmesan.

Serve your pasta with a side of crispy bread and incorporate strips of grilled chicken if you want it a little more filling.

Find the full recipe at Half Baked Harvest

 
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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.

Find the full recipe at RecipeTin Eats

 

12-Minute Chicken and Broccoli

Nothing is more convenient than a meal that takes just 12 minutes to make on a busy weeknight.

In this recipe from Gimme Some Oven, chicken breasts are quickly seared before being stir-fried with broccoli and finished off with a simple Asian-inspired stir-fry sauce.

Serve your chicken and broccoli with brown rice and top everything off with green onions and a dash of sesame seeds.

Find the full recipe at Gimme Some Oven

 
crustless broccoli quiche

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.

Find the full recipe at Once Upon a Chef

 

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

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