The 40 Best Broccoli Recipes in the Universe
Can we be honest? We adore cauliflower and zucchini, but recently, we’ve started to feel a teeny bit bored by them. So, we’re falling back on our trusty standby: broccoli. It’s equally delicious, nutritious, low-carb (keto friends, we’re looking at you) and, dare we say it, kid-friendly. Below, 40 easy, unexpected broccoli recipes that will be a hit at dinner, from garlic-roasted broccoli salad to cheesy broccoli gratin.
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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
2. Roasted Broccoli and Bacon Pasta Salad
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, high protein
3. Broccoli Pesto Pasta
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly
4. Pan-Roasted Broccoli ‘Steaks’ with Garlic-Sesame Vinaigrette
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy
5. Sweet Potato, Bacon and Broccoli Egg Muffins
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: low carb, kid-friendly, make ahead
6. Roasted Broccoli and Aged White Cheddar Soup
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy
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
8. Spicy Broccoli Sauté
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
9. Broccoli Margherita Pizza
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: low carb, gluten free, kid-friendly
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
11. Turmeric-Spiced Cauliflower and Broccoli with Capers
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
12. Charred Broccoli with Sriracha Almond Butter Sauce
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, special occasion-worthy
13. Broccoli Soup with Spinach, Cilantro and Croutons
- Time Commitment: 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: dairy free, crowd-pleaser
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
15. Broccoli Fritters
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, kid-friendly
16. Ayurvedic Cleansing Green Kitchen Bowl
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: vegetarian, one pot
17. Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: vegan, no cook, <30 minutes
18. Beef with Broccoli
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: Paleo, high protein, <30 minutes
19. Garlic, Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, kid-friendly, high protein
20. Lemon-Garlic Roasted Broccoli Salad
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: vegetarian, special occasion-worthy, gluten free
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
22. Chicken Broccoli Pizza
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: kid-friendly, high protein, beginner-friendly
23. Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Tater Tot Hot Dish
- Time Commitment: 50 minutes
- Why We Love It: kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser
24. Broccoli Cheddar Potato Pierogi
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Why We Love It:
25. Broccoli Crunch Salad
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, no cook
26. Broccoli Quiche with Cherry Tomatoes
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
27. Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: high protein, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly
28. Light Bleu Cheese Broccoli Slaw
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, no cook
29. Spaghetti Squash and Broccoli Alfredo
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: vegetarian, gluten free
30. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pockets
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: make ahead, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients
31. Broccoli Cheese Casserole
- Time Commitment: 50 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, one pan, kid-friendly
32. Broccoli Tots
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, <10 ingredients
33. Spicy Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" Bowls
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: gluten free, dairy free, paleo,
34. Honey Balsamic Steelhead Trout
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: low carb, pescatarian, high protein
35. Broccoli Cheese Quesadilla with Chipotle Sauce
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly
36. Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: air fryer recipe, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, pescatarian
37. Roasted Broccoli and Grilled Cheese Melt
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly
38. Farro Mac and Cheese with Broccoli
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly
39. Savory Dutch Baby with Roasted Broccoli
- Time Commitment: 50 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, vegetarian
40. Roasted Broccoli Pasta Carbonara with Crispy Prosciutto and Whipped Ricotta
- Time Commitment: 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
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