Broccoli is a great vegetable to keep on hand. It’s hearty and delicious, and an easy way to round out a meal with something green. If you find yourself avoiding fresh broccoli in the store because you’re worried it will go bad before you can get to it, the frozen stuff is just as healthy, and there are easy ways to make it taste great. (In fact, frozen broccoli is great for bulking up a skillet meal, pairing with protein in a stir-fry, or adding to soup in a flash. Did you know you can even roast broccoli straight from the freezer ? You can, and it’s delicious.)
And while you can buy broccoli heads (essentially just the florets), I highly recommend saving money and buying broccoli with stems. Not only are the stems edible, but they’re also delicious. In fact, I’d argue that the broccoli stalks are the very best part of this vegetable. Here’s what I do with them .
But it’s easy to fall in the same old pattern with broccoli — steamed with a little butter and salt, perhaps? If you’re looking to break free of your broccoli rut, you can roast it or shave it into a crunchy salad , or you can make pesto with it too. Here are 38 more inspiring broccoli recipes to help you keep this family favorite in rotation without getting bored.
Whether you steam it, roast it, grill it, or turn it into a simple crunchy salad, you’ve got a lot of totally tasty options when it comes to turning that head of broccoli into an easy side to round out dinner.
This lightened-up version of a classic broccoli slaw dotted with slivered almonds and currants is a nice crunchy side dish to enjoy alongside meat or fish.
When you’re finally tired of crunching down on florets, blend steamed broccoli into a creamy pesto with plenty of parsley, garlic, and feta. While wonderful tossed with pasta, it’s also great as a sauce for chicken or fish, or even just swiped on crusty bread.
The secret ingredient in this dish is definitely cream cheese, which not only creates a creamy sauce for the pasta, but also adds a nice, gentle tang to it. If you roasted broccoli earlier in the week and have some stalks to use up, this is a great place to do it.
The real beauty of this recipe is that it’s both sophisticated, due to the bright and flavorful lemon, olive oil, and Parmesan sauce, and is totally accessible to kids (thanks, spaghetti!).
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Vegetarian Broccoli Recipes
From salads to soup to casserole to sandwiches, it feels like there’s an endless variety of ways to make this brassica the star of the plate.
This twist on Caesar salad is outrageously satisfying, thanks to roasted broccoli and kale, golden croutons, white beans, and the best vegan Caesar dressing you’ve tried.
Here’s to starting your day with a high-protein, veggie-packed breakfast. Made in advance, this portable breakfast is just as satisfying straight from the fridge as it is warm. Each one is packed with a double dose of cheese and vegetables for good measure.
If you have yet to get to know bagged broccoli slaw, prepare to fall in love. This grocery store convenience makes for a salad that maintains its crispness for days and is a snap to prepare. You can also make your own slaw by saving and slicing up the stems!
Roasting the broccoli before adding it to this classic soup pot makes for a version that has far more depth. Extra-sharp cheddar lends flavor, and potato makes it extra thick and creamy, without going overboard on the dairy.
This colorful grain bowl is packed with flavor, thanks to spicy gochujang-spiked broccoli, the miso-flavored shiitake mushrooms, and a heap of tangy kimchi.
Another take on take-out, we recommend pan-frying the tofu before adding the other ingredients. That keeps the cubes firm and crisp when tossed together with the tender broccoli and sweet, spicy sauce.
Get the kids involved when assembling this cheesy, veggie-packed pizza. They’ll love that it’s loaded with every color of the rainbow. (And they may even be talked into trying each color!) Bringing the green is broccoli, of course. It’s our favorite way to eat our veggies and have pizza too.
Each bite is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, creaminess from the feta, and the fiery tang of pickled Peppadew peppers. Plus, one sandwich easily feeds four people.
Oyster sauce is the not-so-secret ingredient to the umami-rich flavor of many of your favorite Chinese takeout dishes, and it’s just as important here.
This is serious comfort food — potatoes, cheese, and bacon all loaded into one rich casserole. Luckily, the broccoli florets make it just virtuous enough to call dinner.
This easy take-out inspired meal comes together faster than the delivery guy can get to your door, thanks to quick-cooking pork loin cutlets — and it tastes much fresher!
Chicken and broccoli are long-time companions. Here they are brought together with toasty croutons that soak up all the flavor of the dish and make it even more of a crowd-pleaser.
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