Best Simple Marinated Broccoli Recipes

MARINATED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 8 ingredients; shake well. In a small bowl, combine broccoli and red pepper; add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

GRILLED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Build a fire in your grill, leaving about 1/3 of grill free of coals, or set a gas grill to high.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the tamari or soy sauce with the vinegar. Add the olive oil while whisking vigorously. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt.
• Place a grill basket on the grill and add the broccoli to it. Grill, tossing frequently, until the florets are crisp at the edges and tender within, with just a little bit of bite to them, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. If you don't have a grill basket, lay the florets out on the grill in a single level and use tongs to turn them often. More work, same result.
• Transfer the cooked broccoli to a platter, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with parsley and, if using, a pinch or two of flaky sea salt.

MARINATED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight fitting lide, shade the first 6 ingredients until well mixed.
• Add oil and shake again.
• Pour over broccoli in non metallic bowl.
• Toss, cover and marinate 24 hours.
• Mix several times while marinating.

MARINATED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Remove tough ends from broccoli stalks.
• Also remove the large outer leaves and cut into florets, reserving stalks for another use.
• Place broccoli in a bowl or zipper storage bag.
• Combine remaining ingredients and pour over broccoli.
• Chill overnight, mixing occasionally.

MARINATED BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare a large pot of boiling salted water and a large bowl of ice water. Blanch the broccoli in the boiling water until tender-crisp and bright green, about 1 minute. Drop the broccoli immediately into the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain, and dry well.
• Whisk together the honey, vinegar, red-pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking to emulsify. Add the broccoli, bacon, red onion, almonds, and cranberries, and toss well to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let the salad marinate and chill for 2 hours before serving.

DILL-MARINATED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk together remaining ingredients; add to broccoli and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight., To serve, drain broccoli, discarding marinade.