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Cooking with Broccoli

February 12, 2013
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Don’t miss out on our favorite ways to incorporate more broccoli into your healthy diet. If your family is a big fan of the green vegetable, they'll be delighted by the simplest preparations. But if they need a little more convincing to get in a serving of broccoli, we have delicious dishes like cheesy pastas and creamy casseroles that serve up their favorite flavors with this healthy vegetable. 
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Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Flatbreads

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View Recipe: Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Flatbreads

Naan breads are the secret to instant pizza-style flatbreads (no rolling or baking of dough required). Look for whole-grain naan, such as Stonefire, and treat as you would a prepared pizza crust.

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Broccoli, Cheddar, and Brown Rice Cakes

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View Recipe: Broccoli, Cheddar, and Brown Rice Cakes

Time: 40 minutes

Hands-Free: Vegetable cakes are usually crisped in a skillet on the stove, but we let a hot oven do the work instead to keep cooking quick and hands-free.

Serve with Sweet-and-Spicy Carrots and Peas

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Broccolini, Red Pepper, and Roasted Garlic Frittata

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View Recipe: Broccolini, Red Pepper, and Roasted Garlic Frittata

Frittatas lend themselves easily to vegetarian meals, allowing you to load in practically any veggies you like. Combining the eggs, cottage cheese, and roasted garlic in a food processor helps distribute the roasted garlic throughout the mixture for maximum favor. You can substitute broccoli rabe (for a pleasantly bitter bite) or broccoli florets (for a family-friendly take) in place of the broccolini, if you like. 

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Mostly Veggie Pasta with Sausage

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View Recipe: Mostly Veggie Pasta with Sausage

Time: 40 minutes

Sauce It: Beyond pasta, spoon this veggie-packed sauce over breaded and baked eggplant slices or roasted spaghetti squash halves.

Serve with Black Pepper-Parmesan Wedge Salad

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Nutty Fried Rice

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View Recipe: Nutty Fried Rice

This hearty vegetarian dish is a fun twist on the usual takeout version of fried rice, incorporating lots of nutty flavor from toasted sesame oil, roasted cashews, peanut butter, and sesame seeds. The rice is drizzled with a savory, creamy peanut sauce that takes the whole thing right into indulgence territory. If you have a peanut allergy, opt for cashew, almond, or sunflower butter instead of peanut butter. Look for toasted sesame seeds on the spice aisle of your supermarket; it’s a great ingredient to keep on hand for busy nights because it saves a step.

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Mongolian Beef and Vegetables

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View Recipe: Mongolian Beef and Vegetables

This takeout favorite is typically laden with beef and coated with a sticky-sweet sauce. Our makeover makes crisp-tender snow peas, broccoli, and carrots the star, with seared flank steak as the supporting player. we also balanced the blend of brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in the sauce. Add a sliced red chile or a good pinch of crushed red pepper for a spicy sauce.

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Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Penne

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View Recipe: Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Penne

If broccoli rabe is a bit bitter for your family or if you have trouble finding it, chopped broccoli would be a delicious substitute. Serve with extra lemon for more zip.

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Cranberry-Almond Broccoli Salad

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View Recipe: Cranberry-Almond Broccoli Salad

Broccoli salad is usually drowning in a creamy, often very sweet, dressing and studded with 1/2 pound crumbled bacon, making it more about the creamy dressing and bacon than about the actual broccoli. Ours uses a combination of canola mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to keep the calories in check. We opt for center-cut bacon (a bit less of it) and swap the usual raisins for lower-sugar dried cranberries to pack a subtle punch of tart. The best part of this salad? The longer it sits, the better it gets.

This creamy-crisp salad saves over 269 calories, 5g sat fat, and 121mg sodium over traditional broccoli salad.

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Spicy Broccoli Rabe with Fried Walnuts

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View Recipe: Spicy Broccoli Rabe with Fried Walnuts

This side dish gets a sprinkling of nutty flavor from walnuts that are lightly dusted with powdered sugar and fried. The sweetness of the nuts plays off the bitter personality of the broccoli rabe. If you prefer a less bitter taste, substitute Broccolini. This hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale has big, almost fluffy florets and thinner stalks than broccoli. Whichever vegetable you use, blanching will soften the firm stalks to get them ready for a quick sauté to pick up flavor from pungent garlic and lemon zest. Make sure not to skip the instructions to rinse the broccoli rabe after it is blanched to stop the vegetable from overcooking.

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Turkey, Broccoli, and Phyllo Pie

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View Recipe: Turkey, Broccoli, and Phyllo Pie

Skip the potpie and try a casserole for your turkey leftovers. We ditch the pastry dough for a flaky, golden phyllo crust. Don’t fret about getting the phyllo topper to fit snugly in the baking dish; any overhang will become delightfully crisp in the oven.  

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Broccoli and Cheddar Chicken Pasta

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View Recipe: Broccoli and Cheddar Chicken Pasta

Instead of adding broccoli florets to the pasta, a double serving is incorporated into the creamy sauce. Heat the broccoli and sear the chicken while the pasta cooking water comes to a boil. Frozen steam-in-bag broccoli florets store much longer than fresh, adding green-veggie heft to any main dish or acting as a simple ready to-go side.

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Shrimp Lo Mein

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This takeout favorite is fast and easy with a little prep help from the kids.

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Provolone and Broccoli Rabe Beef Sliders

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View Recipe: Provolone and Broccoli Rabe Beef Sliders

Pleasantly bitter broccoli rabe gives sliders a sophisticated edge and introduces a likely unfamiliar veggie in a delicious way. The Italian flavors of broccoli rabe and provolone cheese may sound like an unlikely combination but make for a truly great family-friendly meal. Simply seasoned with salt and pepper, paprika, and Worcestershire, these succulent sliders are flavorful enough to please both kids and parents. Use Broccolini for a milder flavor. To create a truly terrific burger use quality 93% lean ground sirloin and premium whole wheat buns. Lean ground sirloin and reduced-fat cheese help keep fat and calories in check.

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Beef and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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View Recipe: Beef and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Russets aren't the only spuds worth stuffing. Smoke and heat, achieved with chili powder and ground red pepper, work particularly well with sweet potatoes. No need to overstock your dairy drawer—preshredded 2% reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese is a mild, slightly salty four-cheese blend that is all you need.

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Third Meal: Broccoli, Cheddar, and Ranch Chicken Calzones

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View Recipe: Broccoli, Cheddar, and Ranch Chicken Calzones

Finally, the pizza dough from night one becomes a crunchy calzone stuffed with fresh broccoli florets and rotisserie chicken dressed in a buttermilk dill sauce.

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Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli, and Quinoa Casserole

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View Recipe: Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli, and Quinoa Casserole

We traded white rice for whole-grain quinoa and kicked out any processed ingredients for a new take on this comfort classic. To add more flavor to quinoa, try toasting it. Serve with a simple green salad. You can freeze an extra pan of this whole-grain main for kid-friendly comfort or make it ahead of time for a busy weeknight.

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Broccoli-Bacon Skillet Pizza

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Microwave-in-the-bag fresh vegetables help this meal come together lickety-split. A hot cast-iron skillet helps to crisp the bottom of the crust while the surface gets golden brown under the broiler—no baking required. Slice in the skillet and remove each piece for mess-free serving.

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Lemon-Garlic Pork and Broccoli Bulgur Bowl

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View Recipe: Lemon-Garlic Pork and Broccoli Bulgur Bowl

Bulgur is a great go-to grain because of its quick cook time and neutral flavor.

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Creamy Broccoli-Cheese Soup

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View Recipe: Creamy Broccoli-Cheese Soup

We like our version extra chunky, so we only puree about a third of the broccoli mixture. For a thinner, smoother consistency, add more soup to the blender.

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Grilled Purple Sprouting Broccoli and Bacon Pizza

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View Recipe: Grilled Purple Sprouting Broccoli and Bacon Pizza

A leggy cousin of broccoli, the delicate purple florets and thin stems of purple sprouting broccoli make an ideal topping for grilled pizza—perfect for sharing.

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Crispy Broccoli-Carrot Fritters with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

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View Recipe: Crispy Broccoli-Carrot Fritters with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

These quick, crispy fritters are packed with vegetables and get supercrisp in the pan. Omit the red pepper if you prefer a little less heat.

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One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese

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View Recipe: One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese

Butternut squash puree enhances the color here without distracting from the cheesy flavor, and it sneaks in another serving of vegetables. If you can't find frozen butternut puree, swap in an equal amount of mashed sweet potato or canned unsweetened pumpkin.

Download this recipe's how-to PDF.

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Egg Noodle Stir-Fry with Broccoli

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View Recipe: Egg Noodle Stir-Fry with Broccoli

The red chiles add vibrant color and deep, fruity heat. If you can't find them, substitute ¼ cup thinly sliced Fresno peppers (which are much milder). Look for very young ginger; it will have thinner skin and a less fibrous interior.

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Roasted Broccoli with Pistachios and Pickled Golden Raisins

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View Recipe: Roasted Broccoli with Pistachios and Pickled Golden Raisins

Some version of broccoli, usually laden with cream and cheese, lands on many a Thanksgiving table. But this dish, with its beautifully balanced flavors, is much lighter—and vegan.

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Orecchiette with Turkey Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, and Walnuts

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View Recipe: Orecchiette with Turkey Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, and Walnuts

Warming winter flavors unite to create this simple and elegant weeknight dish.

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Broccoli Steaks with Tofu Fries

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View Recipe: Broccoli Steaks with Tofu Fries

We have the cleverest twist on tofu, turning it into crispy fake-out French fries kids (and adults) will love. We suggest you dunk the crunchy tofu sticks in the Sriracha aioli for a flavorful punch.

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Shrimp and Broccoli Rotini

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View Recipe: Shrimp and Broccoli Rotini

This is a great go-to pasta recipe that you can whip up in a pinch with essentially whatever you have on hand. You can try swapping the shrimp for white beans to turn the lemony seafood pasta into a vibrant vegetarian entrée.

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Green Broccoli Spread

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View Recipe: Green Broccoli Spread

Part pesto, part romesco, fully delicious. This simple spread is great slathered over grilled bread, as a dip for raw veggies, or as a sandwich condiment. Make ahead and keep for up to three days, but leave out the lemon juice until you're ready to serve so it doesn't turn the broccoli brown.

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Broccoli, Pancetta, and Parmesan Frittata

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View Recipe: Broccoli, Pancetta, and Parmesan Frittata

This nut-free pesto trades traditional pine nuts and Parmesan for broccoli and nutty-tasting pecorino Romano. Anchovy fillets add meatiness, but you can skip them if you like.

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Bacon-Powered Broccoli

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View Recipe: Bacon-Powered Broccoli

The sizzling fat from bacon crisps the vegetables and coats them in a layer of smoky flavor.

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Broccoli-Quinoa Casserole with Chicken and Cheddar

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View Recipe: Broccoli-Quinoa Casserole with Chicken and Cheddar

Instead of using condensed cream soup and processed cheese, we make a luscious white sauce with a touch of Parmesan to bind the casserole, and we use all the cheddar on top. You get a wonderful blanket of gooey cheese atop this pot of comfort.

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Cheddar, Broccoli, and Barley Sweet Potatoes

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View Recipe: Cheddar, Broccoli, and Barley Sweet Potatoes

Dress baked sweet potatoes with broccoli, barley, and cheddar cheese for kid-appeal and a hearty boost of nutrition.

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Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole

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View Recipe: Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole

This healthy whole-grain spin on a comfort food classic is indulgent, creamy, and a guaranteed family-pleaser.

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Shaved Broccoli Stalk Salad with Lime

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View Recipe: Shaved Broccoli Stalk Salad with Lime

One of the few vegetables kids will eat is broccoli, so find new ways to use it. Here, you can cook broccoli florets the way your kids like it, and then shave the stalk into a slaw for you.

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Starter Dish: Spaghetti with Anchovies, Garlic, and Red Pepper with Lemon-Caper Broccoli

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View Recipe: Spaghetti with Anchovies, Garlic, and Red Pepper with Lemon-Caper Broccoli

Anchovies break down, or "melt," into the warm olive oil, adding savory depth to this simple pasta toss. For a vegetarian dish, substitute 3 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives for the anchovies. If you boil too much pasta tonight, set some aside before tossing with the olive oil mixture. Reheat on another night by dunking the cold noodles in boiling water for 30 seconds before tossing with your sauce.

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Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

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View Recipe: Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Traditional creamy chicken casserole can have more than 800 calories per serving, but we’re serving up this classic comfort dish with a fraction of the calories.

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Five-Spice Orange Beef and Broccoli

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View Recipe: Five-Spice Orange Beef and Broccoli

Orange rind and five-spice powder perfume the dish with sweet notes that are countered by a hit of red pepper heat. Decrease the pepper for kids or folks who prefer to walk on the mild side.

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Beef and Broccoli Bowl

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This Asian-inspired dish has a hearty sauce that coats the rice, meat, and vegetables perfectly.

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Cheesy Penne with Broccoli

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View Recipe: Cheesy Penne with Broccoli

A flavor-packed solution for your busy weeknights, Cheesy Penne with Broccoli is a kid-pleasing dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes.

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Lasagna with Grape Tomatoes and Broccoli Rabe

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View Recipe: Lasagna with Grape Tomatoes and Broccoli Rabe

"Fresh" is a word not often associated with lasagna, yet that's exactly the sensation this one offers. Sweet-as-candy grape tomatoes burst and release their moisture and flavor, while earthy-bitter broccoli rabe and milder Broccolini balance the taste.

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Broccoli Slaw with Oranges and Crunchy Noodles

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Although this recipe yields a large amount, leftovers keep well for a couple of days; top with noodles just before serving so they stay crisp.

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Broccoli-Cheese Soup

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View Recipe: Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Traditional broccoli-cheese soup has nearly 400 calories and more than 18g saturated fat per serving. Ours has less than half the calories and one-fourth of the saturated fat.

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Orange-Sesame Broccoli

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Brighten up your table with this colorful side. Orange sections and crushed red pepper perk up steamed broccoli.

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Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Just a touch of honey adds a slight sweetness that rounds out the flavor in this quick stir-fry. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before adding them to the wok so they brown nicely. Serve with hot cooked brown rice.

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Creamy Linguine with Shrimp and Veggies

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Broccoli florets add texture to this creamy pasta dish. If you like, add a dash of crushed red pepper with the shrimp. When shopping for shellfish, look for the Marine Stewardship Council stamp to ensure you’re making a sustainable choice.

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Shrimp and Broccoli Scampi

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Pan seared shrimp and broccoli come together in this favored pasta dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, you have time to enjoy this scampi even on your busiest days.

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Browned Butter Gnocchi with Broccoli and Nuts

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View Recipe: Browned Butter Gnocchi with Broccoli and Nuts

Kids like the chewy gnocchi, sweet broccoli, and crunchy nuts in this easy-to-make pasta dish. Look for shelf-stable packaged gnocchi with the dried pasta, and to cut costs, swap in chopped almonds or pecans for pine nuts.

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Broccoli Carpaccio with Broccoli Stalk Salad

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This dish makes great use of broccoli stalks in a riff on carpaccio, which is traditionally a dish of thinly sliced raw meat. This standout salad will win over the entire family. You can use a mandoline to make easy work of slicing the broccoli thinly and evenly.

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Cheddar-Beer Sauce Broccoli

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This quick and easy side dish combines broccoli and cheddar cheese for a delicious mixture that kids will want to devour.

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Beef-Broccoli Stir-Fry

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A takeout favorite gets a super fast (and healthy) makeover that everyone will love. Savory sirloin gets a splash of vibrant green and kick of fresh flavor with broccoli florets and sliced green onions. Serve over brown rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce add savory depth to this creamy mac. If you can't find large elbows, regular elbows will work.

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Spicy Chile and Garlic Broccoli

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Crushed red pepper brings the heat in this Spicy Chile and Garlic Broccoli recipe. Serve this healthy side with lean beef or chicken for a well-rounded and delicious meal.

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Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl

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The whole family will love this cheesy chicken and broccoli rice dish. Don't leave out the almonds–they add flavor and crunch to this one-dish meal. Serve with cremini mushrooms sautéed in butter and white wine and seasoned with fresh thyme.

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Broccoli and Rice Casseroles

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Traditionally a holiday, family-style dish, these individual casseroles are so delicious and easy to make that your family will be asking for them year-round.

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Bacon and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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This one-dish meal is full of flavor and will win over adults and children alike.

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Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli

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Simple yet sophisticated, this broccoli side goes great with a variety of meats and other vegetables.

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Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli

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Put dinner on the table fast by simply roasting shrimp and broccoli together for a quick, flavorful meal.

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Dijon, Thyme, and Pine Nut Broccoli

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Tangy dijon mustard, fresh thyme, pine nuts, and lemon transform boring broccoli in this recipe that will satisfy even picky eaters.

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Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

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Though this Asian stir-fry requires a bit of time and preparation, it will mix up your traditional weeknight dishes in a way your family will definitely enjoy.

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Broccoli and Chicken Noodle Soup

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View Recipe: Broccoli and Chicken Noodle Soup

Count on having dinner on the table in about 40 minutes, and serve this soup the moment it's done for the best results. In fact, if you wait, you'll find it gets thicker with time. If you have leftovers, you will want to thin the soup with a little chicken broth or milk to the desired consistency.

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Broccoli Potato Gratin

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A classic French dish, potato gratin combines with the American favorite, broccoli-cheese casserole, for a tasty twist on both. Make sure all the potato slices are about the same thickness so they cook evenly.

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Broccoli and Chicken Stir-Fried Rice

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Chicken and rice dishes are common family meals. This one gives new life to leftover grilled chicken. Slightly browning the broccoli deepens the taste of the dish.

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Broccoli and Three-Cheese Casserole

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Broccoli remains crisp-tender in this recipe, though you can substitute any leftover cooked vegetables. Assemble the casserole the night before. Cover, refrigerate, and bake in the morning.

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Garden-Style Lasagna

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View Recipe: Garden-Style Lasagna

Vegetable lasagna is a crowd-pleaser and a classic make-ahead dish. You can use precut onions, matchstick-cut carrots, and broccoli, in addition to precooked noodles, to speed up preparation.

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Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

View Recipe: Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

For crisper broccoli, remove it from the boiling water after three minutes. Serve with a simple green salad for a complete meal.

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Shrimp Salad with White Beans, Broccoli, and Toasted Garlic

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View Recipe: Shrimp Salad with White Beans, Broccoli, and Toasted Garlic

Crisp Italian bread rounds out the menu with this shrimp salad. Using bagged broccoli florets cuts several minutes of preparation time.

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Swiss Broccoli Casserole

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View Recipe: Swiss Broccoli Casserole

A sprinkling of breadcrumbs makes for a pleasant little crunch on this delicious, comforting casserole dish.

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Broccoli and Cheese Soup

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View Recipe: Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Processed cheese melts beautifully, giving this 30-minute broccoli and cheese soup a smooth texture and mild flavor.

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Broccoli and Apple Salad

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View Recipe: Broccoli and Apple Salad

Sweet, crunchy apple and broccoli create a refreshing, light side dish. Prepare this salad up to eight hours in advance for best flavor and texture.

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Curried Couscous with Broccoli and Feta

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View Recipe: Curried Couscous with Broccoli and Feta

Using bagged broccoli florets and preshredded carrots all but eliminates the prep with this vegetarian entrée. If you want to add meat, use chopped chicken or thin strips of flank steak.

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Broccoli with Red Pepper Flakes and Toasted Garlic

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View Recipe: Broccoli with Red Pepper Flakes and Toasted Garlic

The bold, straightforward flavors of garlic and crushed red pepper make this classic Mediterranean broccoli dish appealing.

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Shrimp, Broccoli, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Pasta

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View Recipe: Shrimp, Broccoli, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Pasta

This top-rated shrimp-and-broccoli pasta recipe is super simple, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Dress up the meal with a glass of light pinot noir.

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Linguine with White Clam and Broccoli Sauce

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View Recipe: Linguine with White Clam and Broccoli Sauce

In this linguine dish, sliced garlic gives off a mellower flavor and becomes part of the terrific texture. Unlike the light amount of sauce served with most pastas, when combining clam sauce and linguine, there should be a little extra broth.

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Buddha’s Delight with Tofu, Broccoli, and Water Chestnuts

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View Recipe: Buddha’s Delight with Tofu, Broccoli, and Water Chestnuts

This simple version of a popular Chinese takeout dish will work with just about any variety of vegetables.

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Broccoli-Tofu Stir-Fry

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View Recipe: Broccoli-Tofu Stir-Fry

This simple meatless stir-fry of broccoli and tofu has a subtle yet addictive sauce, To cut preparation time, use precut broccoli florets.

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