You’ll never have to sit down to boring broccoli again.
Not that we should complain.
Eat your broccoli, kids.
Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond
Many, many nights my mother microwaved broccoli florets when I was growing up.
That’s all well and good, but a sesame-ginger dressing will dress it right up into craveable territory.
It’s lovely with chicken, shrimp, or beef.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Bacon, red onion, and a touch of mayo make this hearty salad appealing to many.
I like to add raisins, too.
It’s fast, hands-off, and brings out its sweetness.
Simply Recipes / Lori Rice
A finish of parm adds a savory depth.
Broccoli Slaw With Cranberry Orange Dressing
secure your broccoli stems to shred for this slaw.
Or buy a bag of broccoli slaw that’s ready to toss with a zesty dressing.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Sweet cranberries are a fitting foil for the burly broccoli bits.
Never mushy, never undercooked.
If it’s too plain for you, cover it with the cheese sauce we share below.
Simply Recipes / Molly Adams
Easy Dairy-Free Cheese Sauce
Simply Recipes / Coco Morante
Stick with me here.
We all know a generous drowning of cheese sauce does wonders for those who would otherwise refuse broccoli.
It’s easy to make in a blender and gets its orange hue from a carrot.
Elise Bauer
Never once has an unsuspecting diner at my home cried foul on this fabulous sauce.
“I cook broccoli florets in a skillet with a little oil.
Halfway through cooking, I sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
Elise Bauer
Broccoli Stir-Fry
Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon
Throw a little stir-fry together to enlivengrilled chicken breastsorpork tenderloin.
Broccoli Cheddar Quesadillas
How is a quesadilla a side dish?
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Simply Recipes / Coco Morante
Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn
Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon
Nick Evans