30 Best Broccoli Recipes That Even Picky Eaters Will Love
Soups, salads, and stir-fry meals are all made even healthier.
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Broccoli might just be one of the most versatile veggies around. Hear us out: the green, tree-like florets and thick stalks can be roasted, steamed, blended into creamy soups, or even served raw! (Try it as part of your next crudité plate with an herby dip and you won't be disappointed.) Of course, broccoli is a delicious vegetable side dish for chicken, steak, or fish but it can also stand on its own in a broccoli casserole or your favorite pasta recipe. And just because it's green doesn't mean your family won't eat it! Ree Drummond recalls the days when her kids were younger and broccoli was on the weeknight dinner menu: "My boy Bryce loves broccoli with cheese sauce so much that there’ve been times I’ve actually feared he would turn into broccoli with cheese sauce!" she jokes.
Not only is broccoli just plain delicious, but it's also good for you. As Ree discovered when she was working on her health this year, eating more vegetables is one of the keys to keeping your body happy and healthy. In addition to being pretty high-protein for a vegetable, broccoli is packed with minerals like folate, vitamin C, and vitamin A. Some studies have even linked eating more of the dark green veggie with preserving eye health as you age.
At this point, you're probably craving broccoli—and who can blame you? Once you've picked up some at the store, try the cruciferous veggie in one of these delicious broccoli recipes for dinner tonight.
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
Got a bag of frozen broccoli in the back of your freezer? Put it to good use in this easy, fuss-free, cheesy soup. Don't forget to serve it up with saltine crackers, or in a bread bowl if that's your thing.
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Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Broccoli
We love sheet pan suppers, especially when it involves pillowy soft gnocchi and a colorful array of veggies including broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Fresh basil and gooey mozzarella bring the whole dish together!
Broccoli Salad
This potluck favorite has so many tasty mix-ins that your friends and family will love. There's sweet dried cranberries, smoky almonds, shredded cheese, and crispy bacon. Oh, and a zippy, creamy dressing over everything!
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Roasted Broccoli
Sometimes, a simple roasted vegetable is best! This one is seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese, and a squeeze of lemon juice. But the crispy edges are our favorite part.
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Teriyaki Meatball-Broccoli Kebabs
The broccoli, peppers, onions, and meatballs will all cook up together on a handy skewer—making this dinner as easy to cook as it is fun to eat!
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Broccoli Slaw
These days, you can find bags of pre-shredded broccoli slaw mix at most grocery stores, but if you're in a pinch, you can also grate two to three broccoli stalks using a food processor. It makes for a crunchy base in this cookout recipe.
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Chicken Teriyaki with Broccoli
Simple steamed broccoli is the perfect side for these sticky-sweet chicken teriyaki bowls. It's a restaurant-worthy meal that will be on the table in 30 minutes or less.
Ravioli Primavera
Green veggies are the star of this ravioli dish—broccoli, asparagus, peas, and a lovely green pesto sauce covers the whole plate.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Broccolini
Broccolini is technically a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli. Thinner and longer, it cooks up tender-crisp with garlic and ginger in this weeknight dinner.
Broccoli-Cheese Soup
There's just something about this soup that's so, so comforting. Customize the recipe by choosing your favorite kinds of cheeses to mix in—cheddar isn't your only option!
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Broccoli and Tomato Flatbread Pizzas
Everything tastes good on top of pizza, even broccoli! Ree also adds fresh tomatoes to hers.
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Broccoli Cheese & Cracker Casserole
Buttery Ritz crackers make this casserole's texture almost like stuffing. It's heavenly—and filling enough that you can serve it as a main dish.
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Ginger Meatballs With Sesame Broccoli
Broccoli is a great companion for these flavor-packed meatballs. Ree cooks the veggie in a bit of sesame oil for a nutty taste.
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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Broccoli
Simple steamed broccoli is the perfect side dish for most proteins, including this pretzel-crusted chicken. So simple, but so delicious.
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Broccoli-Cauliflower Casserole
Cheese-lovers, this casserole is for you. Serve it for Thanksgiving or as a side dish with dinner throughout the year.
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Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
This was Bryce's favorite way to eat broccoli when he was growing up. Ree makes the cheese sauce extra creamy by including Velveeta in her mix of cheeses.
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Broccoli Wild Rice Casserole
This is one of Ree's favorite Thanksgiving recipes. The wild rice gives it a rustic feel.
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Sheet-Pan Spicy Peanut Chicken and Broccoli
Tender roasted broccoli tastes great with this peanut-y chicken dinner. Ree makes hers simple with just olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Serve this yummy stir-fry over whatever carb you have on hand. Try it with pasta, rice, or egg noodles.
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One-Pot Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
Get dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with this one-pot recipe. You'll have minimal cleanup to do, too!
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