Best Broccoli Pepper And Bacon Toss Recipes

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH BACON

Steps:

• Wash and cut broccoli in medium florets
• In a bowl combine 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Add broccoli and toss well until all florets are covered in the olive oil mixture.
• Spread broccoli on a foil lined baking sheet and roast at 400 F for about 12 minutes until tender.
• While the broccoli are roasting in the oven, cook bacon and cut in small pieces.
• When broccoli are ready, mix in bacon and serve warm.

BROCCOLI, BACON AND CHEDDAR TOSS

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix all salad ingredients except bacon.
• In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
• Just before serving, heat bacon slices as directed on package until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble. Stir bacon into salad.

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC, BACON & PARMESAN

Steps:

• Fill a 6-qt. stockpot two-thirds full with water; add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. In batches, add broccoli and cook until broccoli turns bright green, 2-3 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Add oil to drippings; heat over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, 2-3 minutes (do not allow to brown). Add broccoli; cook until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon; sprinkle with cheese.

ITALIAN BROCCOLI WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add broccoli; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place broccoli in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large nonstick skillet, saute peppers in oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the broccoli, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the tomato; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

MAKE-AHEAD BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Toss broccoli, cooked bacon, Cheddar cheese, and onion together in a resealable container. Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and cider vinegar together in a separate container until well blended. Refrigerate both until chilled, 30 minutes or up to 1 week.
• Just before serving, add dressing to the salad and toss to coat.

BROCCOLI AND RED PEPPER TOSS

Steps:

• Heat 6 cups water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Add broccoli. Heat to boiling; boil uncovered 2 minutes.
• Add bell pepper to saucepan. Boil 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; remove from saucepan.
• Add butter to saucepan. Cook garlic in butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in lemon juice and salt. Return broccoli mixture to saucepan; toss to coat.