The 40 Best Broccoli Recipes Ever

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1. Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin

Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Why We Love It: vegetarian, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

Prediction: This side, starring cruciferous veggies and a whole lot of Gruyère and Parmesan, will be gone in seconds. Don't say we didn't warn you.

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2. Roasted Broccoli and Bacon Pasta Salad

Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, high protein

Summer doesn't own pasta salad. Turn the leftovers into the happiest desk lunch ever.

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Robert Bredvad/The Secret Ingredient Cookbook

3. Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: <30 minutes, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

Pesto is decidedly kid-approved. Swap traditional basil for broccoli and they'll be none the wiser.

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Donna Griffith/The Primal Gourmet Cookbook

4. Pan-Roasted Broccoli ‘Steaks’ with Garlic-Sesame Vinaigrette

Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy

Make a second batch of the dressing to use on salads or as a marinade for fish, chicken or tofu.

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Kirsten Buck/Buck Naked Kitchen

5. Sweet Potato, Bacon and Broccoli Egg Muffins

Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: low carb, kid-friendly, make ahead

This recipe is a great way to use up forgotten produce. Add spinach, onion, kale or whatever else you have on hand.

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6. Roasted Broccoli and Aged White Cheddar Soup

Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy

Who doesn't love a sourdough bread bowl? The answer is no one.

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7. Hemp and Walnut Crusted Salmon with Broccoli and Kimchi Cauliflower Rice

Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: high protein, pescatarian, special occasion-worthy

Salmon isn't the only ingredient in this bowl that boasts omega-3s—walnuts are chock-full of 'em, too.

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Eva Kolenko/Bread Toast Crumbs

8. Spicy Broccoli Sauté

Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly

Drizzle your helping with sriracha for extra heat if the crushed red pepper flakes don't cut it.

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9. Broccoli Margherita Pizza

Time Commitment: 55 minutes
Why We Love It: low carb, gluten free, kid-friendly

Cheese, almond meal, eggs and broccoli florets unite to create an epic alternative to standard pizza dough.

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100 Days of Real Food

10. Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

Time Commitment: 15 minutes
Why We Love It: no cook, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, vegetarian

Sour cream takes over for gloppy mayo for a creamy, tangy dressing you'll love. (Greek yogurt would work, too.)

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Eric Wolfinger/The Mexican Keto Cookbook

11. Turmeric-Spiced Cauliflower and Broccoli with Capers

Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Ghee (or clarified butter) has a higher smoke point than regular butter, so it's great for roasting vegetables.

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12. Charred Broccoli with Sriracha Almond Butter Sauce

Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, special occasion-worthy

The recipe calls for peeling the broccoli stems, which strips them of their tough outer layer and makes them more tender.

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13. Broccoli Soup with Spinach, Cilantro and Croutons

Time Commitment: 35 minutes
Why We Love It: dairy free, crowd-pleaser

Proof that you don't need cheese to make a killer broccoli soup. We'll take extra croutons, please.

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Mandalyn Renicker/The Huckle and Goose Cookbook

14. Sheet Pan Miso-Glazed Fish with Broccoli and Coconut Rice

Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Why We Love it: one pan, high protein, pescatarian, special occasion-worthy

Oh so elegant, yet a breeze to prepare. Go with salmon, sea bass, cod or halibut.

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Recipe Tin Eats

15. Broccoli Fritters

Time Commitment: 20 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, kid-friendly

One way to guarantee everyone at the table finishes their veggies? Fry 'em. Top the fritters with a poached egg to make a truly magical meal.

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Feed Me Phoebe

16. Ayurvedic Cleansing Green Kitchen Bowl

Time Commitment: 55 minutes
Why We Love It: vegetarian, one pot

Self-care at its finest. Skip the Greek yogurt (or substitute dairy-free coconut yogurt) to make it vegan.

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Ambitious Kitchen

17. Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad

Time Commitment: 20 minutes
Why We Love It: vegan, no cook, <30 minutes

Prep a big batch and lunch is covered for the week. The chickpeas provide a ton of protein and fiber to boot.

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I Heart Umami

18. Beef with Broccoli

Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: Paleo, high protein, <30 minutes

Your kids will be psyched to see their takeout fave on the table (and even more so because they won't have to wait for delivery).

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The Recipe Critic

19. Garlic, Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

Time Commitment: 20 minutes
Why We Love It: <30 minutes, kid-friendly, high protein

The sweet-and-savory sauce, made with brown sugar, ginger and sesame oil, is one for the books.

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Half Baked Harvest

20. Lemon-Garlic Roasted Broccoli Salad

Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: vegetarian, special occasion-worthy, gluten free

Virtuous, but still packed with flavor (and tangy feta cheese).

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Damn Delicious

21. Instant Pot Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Time Commitment: 35 minutes
Why We Love It: kid-friendly, Instant Pot recipe, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients

Bring on the extra sharp cheddar, Dijon mustard and butter for this decadent dish, which comes together in a flash with the help of a pressure cooker.

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A Cookie Named Desire

22. Chicken Broccoli Pizza

Time Commitment: 55 minutes
Why We Love It: kid-friendly, high protein, beginner-friendly

Start with a shredded rotisserie chicken to save yourself some time.

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The Creative Bite

23. Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Tater Tot Hot Dish

Time Commitment: 50 minutes
Why We Love It: kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser

Aka your kids' new favorite way to utilize frozen tater tots. Think salty ham, tender broccoli, crispy spuds and savory cheese sauce.

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Half Baked Harvest

24. Broccoli Cheddar Potato Pierogi

Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Why We Love It:

Greek yogurt in the dough makes it extra moist, while cream cheese offers tangy decadence to the filling.

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Spoon Fork Bacon

25. Broccoli Crunch Salad

Time Commitment: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, no cook

Bring this bacon-kissed side to every picnic you ever attend—your friends will thank you.

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Dude That Cookz

26. Broccoli Quiche with Cherry Tomatoes

Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Since it starts with a store-bought pie shell, this brunch beauty is easier to pull off than it looks.

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Damn Delicious

27. Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: high protein, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly

Caution: Make this for the fam once and your kids will request it every week.

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The Creative Bite

28. Light Bleu Cheese Broccoli Slaw

Time Commitment: 5 minutes
Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, no cook

Throw it on burgers, serve it as a refreshing steak side or top it with crispy chicken to make a creamy salad.

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Spoon Fork Bacon

29. Spaghetti Squash and Broccoli Alfredo

Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Why We Love It: vegetarian, gluten free

Skip carby noodles in favor of fluffy, nutritious spaghetti squash. Substitute zoodles instead if the weather's hot.

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Damn Delicious

30. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pockets

Time Commitment: 40 minutes
Why We Love It: make ahead, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients

You'll blow the iconic Hot Pocket out of the water with this one. (The trick is using Crescent dough.)

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Grandbaby Cakes

31. Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Time Commitment: 50 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, one pan, kid-friendly

A trio of cheeses makes this family-style dish an easy win, as does the Ritz cracker topping.

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The Recipe Critic

32. Broccoli Tots

Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, <10 ingredients

Potatoes have nothing on these crispy bites. If you're feeling extra lazy, buy the broccoli pre-riced.

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Cotter Crunch

33. Spicy Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" Bowls

Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: gluten free, dairy free, paleo,

Here, broccoli takes over for carby rice by being blitzed in a blender or food processor, steamed and seasoned.

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Dude That Cookz

34. Honey Balsamic Steelhead Trout

Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: low carb, pescatarian, high protein

Complete with a side of oregano-kissed roasted broccoli.

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Half Baked Harvest

35. Broccoli Cheese Quesadilla with Chipotle Sauce

Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly

It comes with a sweet-and-spicy dip, but we wouldn't blame you for plating it with a side of sour cream or guac as well.

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Dr. Davinah's Eats

36. Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

Time Commitment: 15 minutes
Why We Love It: air fryer recipe, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, pescatarian

Might we suggest serving it over one-pot pasta limone for a veggie-rich take on shrimp scampi?

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Two Peas and Their Pod

37. Roasted Broccoli and Grilled Cheese Melt

Time Commitment: 20 minutes
Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly

We'd pile these sammies high with caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms if we were you...

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A Cookie Named Desire

38. Farro Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly

Allow us to introduce you to farro, a nutritious whole grain that's positively packed with fiber.

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Floating Kitchen

39. Savory Dutch Baby with Roasted Broccoli

Time Commitment: 50 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, vegetarian

This massive skillet pancake is laced with salty Parmesan, sharp scallions and a duo of fresh herbs.

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Half Baked Harvest

40. Roasted Broccoli Pasta Carbonara with Crispy Prosciutto and Whipped Ricotta

Time Commitment: 35 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

If you think broccoli and bacon are soulmates, wait until you taste it with its fancy cousin prosciutto.

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For even more great recipes, check out our first cookbook, Only the Good Stuff.

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The 40 Best Broccoli Recipes in the Universe

1. Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin

2. Roasted Broccoli and Bacon Pasta Salad

3. Broccoli Pesto Pasta

4. Pan-Roasted Broccoli ‘Steaks’ with Garlic-Sesame Vinaigrette

5. Sweet Potato, Bacon and Broccoli Egg Muffins

6. Roasted Broccoli and Aged White Cheddar Soup

7. Hemp and Walnut Crusted Salmon with Broccoli and Kimchi Cauliflower Rice

8. Spicy Broccoli Sauté

9. Broccoli Margherita Pizza

10. Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

11. Turmeric-Spiced Cauliflower and Broccoli with Capers

12. Charred Broccoli with Sriracha Almond Butter Sauce

13. Broccoli Soup with Spinach, Cilantro and Croutons

14. Sheet Pan Miso-Glazed Fish with Broccoli and Coconut Rice

15. Broccoli Fritters

16. Ayurvedic Cleansing Green Kitchen Bowl

17. Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad

18. Beef with Broccoli

19. Garlic, Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

20. Lemon-Garlic Roasted Broccoli Salad

21. Instant Pot Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese

22. Chicken Broccoli Pizza

23. Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Tater Tot Hot Dish

24. Broccoli Cheddar Potato Pierogi

25. Broccoli Crunch Salad

26. Broccoli Quiche with Cherry Tomatoes

27. Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

28. Light Bleu Cheese Broccoli Slaw

29. Spaghetti Squash and Broccoli Alfredo

30. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pockets

31. Broccoli Cheese Casserole

32. Broccoli Tots

33. Spicy Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" Bowls

34. Honey Balsamic Steelhead Trout

35. Broccoli Cheese Quesadilla with Chipotle Sauce

36. Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

37. Roasted Broccoli and Grilled Cheese Melt

38. Farro Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

39. Savory Dutch Baby with Roasted Broccoli

40. Roasted Broccoli Pasta Carbonara with Crispy Prosciutto and Whipped Ricotta

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