What to make with broccoli
With broccoli you can make crispy parmesan roasted broccoli, broccoli cheddar soup, beef and broccoli, broccoli tots, chicken and broccoli pasta, a cheesy broccoli rice casserole or broccoli fritters. Roasting it at 425°F until the edges char is the single best way to win over picky eaters.
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9 easy ideas with broccoli
Family-tested favorites. Tap one to get the full recipe, scaled for your table.
Crispy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
25 minRoasted hot until the edges char, then showered with parmesan and lemon.
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
30 minCreamy, cheesy and on the table in 30 minutes. Serve in bread bowls for fun.
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Beef and Broccoli
25 minTakeout-style beef and broccoli in a savory sauce, over rice.
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Cheesy Broccoli Tots
35 minFinely chopped broccoli, cheese and breadcrumbs baked into crispy tots.
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Broccoli Pesto Pasta
20 minBroccoli cooked with the pasta and blended into a bright green sauce.
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Broccoli Fritters
25 minGolden, savory pancakes with cheddar, served with yogurt dip.
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Broccoli
30 minChicken and broccoli roast together with garlic and lemon.
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Broccoli Rice Casserole
40 minA cozy side of rice, broccoli and cheddar baked until bubbling.
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Broccoli Slaw
10 minPeeled, shredded stems with carrots in a tangy dressing. Uses the part most people toss.
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Kitchen notes on broccoli
Roast it hot
Toss florets with oil and salt and roast at 425°F for 18 to 22 minutes. Leave space between pieces so they brown instead of steaming.
Use the stems
Peel off the tough outer skin and the stems are sweet and tender. Slice them into coins for stir-fries or shred them for slaw.
Storage
Keep broccoli unwashed in a loose or perforated bag in the crisper for 3 to 5 days. Wash it just before cooking.
Questions about broccoli
How do I get my kids to eat broccoli?
Roast it until crispy, serve it with a dip they already like, or chop it finely into tots, fritters and pasta sauces. Offering it often without pressure matters more than any recipe.
Is frozen broccoli as good as fresh?
Nutritionally it is very close, and it is great in soups, casseroles and pasta. For crispy roasted broccoli, fresh works better, or roast frozen florets straight from the freezer at 450°F.
How long do you steam broccoli?
Steam florets for 4 to 5 minutes until bright green and just tender when pierced with a knife.
