Best Cajun Spiced Broccoli Recipes

CAJUN SPICED BROCCOLI

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I usually make this minus the Creole seasoning, but a few weeks ago, I decided to try adding a different spice just to see what would happen. I loved it! It's garlicy, spicy and crunchy! -Krista Frank, Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute broccoli in oil until crisp-tender, adding the garlic and Creole seasoning during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN SPICE MIX

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This is a mildly hot Cajun spice mix you make yourself with common spices from your pantry. For those who like it hotter, add the optional crushed red pepper. This makes a great oven Cajun hashbrowns!

Provided by DiamondLil

Categories Everyday Cooking

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

Stir together salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes until evenly blended. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 388.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SPICY BROCCOLI SAUTE

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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 heads broccoli, cut in small florets
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Splash chicken stock

Steps:

In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic begins to brown, about 1 minute. Add the broccoli and toss until tender and it begins to color, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the broccoli with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the chicken stock and cover to steam for a few minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.