Best Orange Broccoli Florets Recipes

SESAME ORANGE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
• Add broccoli and boil for 1 minutes.
• Drain and immediately place broccoli in a large bowl of ice water to stop it from cooking.
• In a small bowl add orange juice, soy sauce, orange zest and cornstarch, whisking until cornstarch is dissolved.
• Heat a non-stick wok or large deep skillet over high heat.
• Add sesame oil, scallions, garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.
• Add the sauce and broccoli and sauté 1 to 2 minutes, until the broccoli is crisp tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes (if using).
• Serve immediately.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH CREAMY ORANGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss 1 pound broccoli florets with olive oil, salt and pepper. Char in a hot cast-iron skillet, 5 minutes, then roast at 500˚ F until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut out the segments from 1 orange; squeeze the juice from the membranes. Whisk 2 tablespoons of the juice with 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon each white wine vinegar and orange marmalade and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard. Drizzle the broccoli and orange segments with the dressing.

ORANGE-SCENTED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Bring a couple inches of water to boil in a large skillet and add the florets, orange rind and salt. Cover and simmer until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain broccoli and cauliflower, remove rind and transfer to a platter or bowl. Return pan to heat, add extra-virgin olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower and turn to coat. Squeeze the orange juice over the pan and toss veggies again. Season the orange scented broccoli and cauliflower with salt and pepper, to your taste. Garnish with sliced scallions.

BROCCOLI ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine egg, sugar, honey, mustard and cornstarch with a whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in water and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in mayonnaise, sour cream and butter until blended. Cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine broccoli, cashews, cheese, oranges, raisins, bacon and onion if desired. Just before serving, add dressing and toss to coat.

ORANGE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm., In the same pan, combine the butter, orange juice, orange zest and salt; heat until butter is melted. Return the broccoli to the saucepan; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds.

ORANGE BROCCOLI FLORETS

Steps:

• Place broccoli and 1 in. of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in orange peel. Drain broccoli; add orange juice mixture and toss to coat.

ORANGE (OR LEMON) BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Wash and cut broccoli into florets.
• Bring about 1 cup of water to boil in a saucepan over high heat.
• Add broccoli florets, reduce heat to medium and cover.
• Cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and still bright green. About 5 minutes.
• Drain and return broccoli to pan.
• Add butter, orange juice, orange zest, salt and pepper.
• Toss together and heat through.
• Serve.