Broccoli recipes aren’t just for side dishes anymore—they’re stepping into the spotlight and making healthy eating great again. With a mix of vibrant flavors and easy-to-find ingredients, these 16 recipes are perfect for anyone looking to keep things fresh and wholesome and will make you actually excited to cook with broccoli.
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Broccoli Pesto Pasta
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Delicious, 30 minute broccoli pesto pasta with toasted lemon zest, roasted broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Serve with whipped ricotta for an easy weeknight dinner!
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3 Ingredient Broccoli Cheese Casserole
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Whip up this quick, 3-ingredient broccoli cheese casserole – a delicious, easy-to-make dish for busy days. Simple, nutritious, and ready in 30 minutes!
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Steamed Broccoli
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This microwave broccoli is a quick, healthy and hassle-free side dish that retains its vibrant color and nutrients. It's ready in under 5 minutes, and a great side for weeknight dinners.
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Creamy Broccoli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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This Creamy Broccoli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a delicious stovetop broccoli side dish that can be made in only 25 minutes! Simply cook up broccoli florets and sun-dried tomatoes with spices before prepping an easy cream sauce.
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Creamy Broccoli Soup
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Step aside, classic Cream of Broccoli. This recipe for Healthy Creamy Broccoli Soup flips the script, offering an indulgent flavor without the heavy cream.
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon
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Our easy hearty classic Broccoli Salad with bacon and blueberries is a simple cold salad perfect for your summer days. Fully low carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics, this salad filled with nutrients is a perfect idea for your next Potluck party or get-together.
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Ground Beef and Broccoli
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This Ground Beef & Broccoli dish is one of those so easy and so good recipes you will make again and again! Easy ingredients, Asian flavors - what's not to love?
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Shaved Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
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Thinly sliced shaved beef is perfect for a quick stir-fry dinner you can make in minutes including a crave-worthy sauce that rivals any takeout order.
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Broccoli Fritters
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These Broccoli Fritters can be made in only 35 minutes and feature chopped broccoli florets and Parmesan cheese. Serve them with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a delicious main dish, side dish, or appetizer!
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Spaghetti Alfredo with Broccoli
![Spaghetti alfredo with broccoli florets in a pot with wooden spoon.](https://parallelplates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/spaghetti-alfredo-landscape-1.jpg)
This lightened up spaghetti alfredo with broccoli is creamy, cheesy and decadent but much healthier than the original so you can feel good about eating it.
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Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry
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When you want a delicious meatless entrée, give this broccoli and tofu stir recipe a try. It's a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy a vegetarian meal.
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Korean Beef and Broccoli
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The bold flavors of a sweet and spicy sauce complement tender ground and veggies in this Korean beef and broccoli dish. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual dinner party.
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Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
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It’s meaty, the slightly bitter broccoli rabe is so tasty, and the gnocchi are plump and delicious. It’s all tied together with a light sauce that’s so good you’ll want to lick your plate clean!
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Crunchy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
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This super easy, no-cook cauliflower and broccoli salad only takes 15 minutes to throw together! It's a perfect make-ahead side dish recipe for potlucks, and is tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing (no mayo needed)!
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Roasted Broccoli, Potato and Peppers
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Roasted lemon potatoes, broccoli and bell peppers are golden from a sprinkling of turmeric and fragrant with the last remaining dry summer herbs.
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