Best Simple And Satisfying Broccoli Recipes

SUPER-SIMPLE GARLIC BROCCOLI

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My kids love broccoli, especially with lots of garlic. It's great for a special occasion, but it's so quick that I usually fix it once a week in our home. Everyone gobbles it up. -Caramia Sommers, Oswego, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

13 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2-1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add broccoli; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Mix remaining ingredients; toss with broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE ROASTED BROCCOLI

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Roast the florets and the peeled stems for a delicious side dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Wash the broccoli in cold water and pat dry. Peel the stems and cut them into rounds up to where the florets branch off. Break apart the florets.
Toss the broccoli florets and stem pieces with the oil and a sprinkle with salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast until tender, stirring halfway, 14 to 16 minutes depending on the size of the florets. Transfer to a plate and serve.