Best Zesty Broccoli Recipes

ZESTY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, onions and dressing. Toss, cover and refrigerate. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds before serving.

ZESTY LEMON BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add broccoli and pine nuts; toss to coat.

ZESTY BROCCOLI AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add broccoli; cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Add the artichokes and saute for 2 minutes. Add broccoli, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; saute 3 minutes longer or until broccoli is tender. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with lemon juice and Parmesan.

ZESTY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Combine breadcrumbs with cheese, stir mixture well, and set aside.
• Arrange broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket over boiling water.
• Cover and steam until tender-crisp (4 minutes).
• Coat a 1 1/2 qt casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Drain veggies and place in casserole dish.
• In a small bowl, mix margarine, mustard, and pepper; drizzle mixture over veggies.
• Toss to coat, and sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top.
• Bake until heated through (8 minutes).

ZESTY GARLIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place first five ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 5 minutes. Drain. Toss with pepper flakes.

ZESTY BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine rice, cream of chicken soup, and cream of mushroom soup in a large bowl. Mix in vegetables, shredded chicken, 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, and salsa. Transfer chicken mixture to a baking pan. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly on top.
• Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs, stirring constantly until the crumbs turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Pour bread crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 45 minutes.

ZESTY BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute garlic and pepper flakes in oil. Add broccoli and toss to coat; saute for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt if desired.

ZESTY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
• Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheddar and cream cheeses; stir until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise and onion. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli.
• Place panko in a small bowl. Drizzle with butter, and toss. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cheese mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb layer with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown.

ZESTY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI & ZITI

Steps:

• Boil the pasta according to directions and when you only have about 6 minutes left, add the broccoli to the pasta and boil the remaining 6 minute and drain.
• Meanwhile, in a nonstick pan, heat the olive oil and then add the garlic, the chicken, and the spices. Cook until the chicken has cooked through and has browned. Add this to the pasta once it has been drained.
• In the same nonstick pan, over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the flour, mixing well to create a roux. Cook the flour for several minutes.
• Slowly whisk in the milk trying to avoid making any lumps, and increase the temperature to med. high.Continue to stir until the sauce starts to thicken. Add in the lemon juice, cheese and the seasonings, mixing well. Continue to cook until cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
• Pour sauce over chicken and ziti mixture, and gently mix well. Serve.

BROCCOLI WITH ZESTY SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim off the leaves of the broccoli, and remove the tough ends of the stalks. I cut it into large spears. Wash broccoli thoroughly; cook in a small amount of boiling water or steam it for 8 minutes (for large stalks, less time for flowets), or until tender. Drain well. Set broccoli aside and keep warm.
• While the broccoli is cooking, saute the onion in butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until tender. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the sour cream and the rest of the ingredients, except cashews. Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated. Pour over the reserved broccoli and sprinkle with the cashews. Serve immediately.

ZESTY HOT HOLIDAY BROCCOLI DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Reserve 1/2 cup mozzarella. Combine remaining mozzarella with remaining ingredients.
• Spread broccoli mixture onto bottom of 1-qt. baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with reserved mozzarella; bake 5 min. or until melted.

ZESTY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside. Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheddar and cream cheeses; stir until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, onion, and water chestnuts. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli. Place panko in a small bowl. Drizzle with butter, and toss. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cheese mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb layer with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown.

BRIGHT AND ZESTY BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the orange zest and red pepper flakes and allow to heat briefly, about 1 minute. Stir the broccoli into the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking about 5 minutes more; transfer to a serving bowl. Pour the orange juice over the broccoli and toss to coat. Serve hot.

ZESTY HOT BROCCOLI DIP

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients, except 1/2 of mozzerella cheese.
• 2. Spread into a 9" pie plate and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
• 3. Sprinkle with the other half of mozzerella cheese and return to oven til cheese is melted. Use with crackers.

ZESTY HOT HOLIDAY BROCCOLI DIP

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350°F.
• COMBINE first 4 ingredients and 1/2 cup mozzarella.
• SPREAD into 1-qt. baking dish or 9-inch pie plate.
• BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella; bake 5 min. or until melted. Serve with crackers.

ZESTY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7" baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
• Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Bring boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick; stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese; stirrin until smooth. Stir in mayo, onion, and water chestnuts. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli.
• Place panko in a small bowl. Drizzle with butter and toss. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cheese and broccoli mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb mixture with cooking spray. Bake for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown.

ZESTY HOT BROCCOLI DIP

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Combine dressing, broccoli, pimentos, parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. 3. Spread into 1-quart baking dish. 4. Bake 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. 5. Continue baking 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. 6. Serve with bread or Wheat Thins.

SWEET AND ZESTY BROCCOLI SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk dressing, 1 packet of raman noodles seasoning, and honey until well blended.
• Toss slaw, almonds, crushed raman noodles, and green onions in a bowl.
• Pour dressing mixture over slaw mixture. Serve chilled.

ZESTY QUINOA WITH BROCCOLI & CASHEWS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan and sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable stock, wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Stir in the quinoa and salt. Reduce heat, and simmer covered about 20 minutes. Add the broccoli on top and simmer an additional 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat, toss gently until combined. Add ground pepper and additional salt, if desired, to taste. Garnish with cashews and scallions before serving.

BRIGHT AND ZESTY BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the orange zest and red pepper flakes and allow to heat briefly, about 1 minute. Stir the broccoli into the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking about 5 minutes more; transfer to a serving bowl. Pour the orange juice over the broccoli and toss to coat. Serve hot.