Tag: broccoli

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Tuscan Butter Roast Chicken 3

INGREDIENTS 1 (3-lb.) whole chicken Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. baby potatoes, halved 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets 1 large red onion, cut into wedges 2 c. cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Pinch red pepper flakes 4 tbsp. melted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. Italian seasoning […]

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Beef-Broccoli Lo Mein 19

Ingredients 4 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta) 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups chopped broccoli 1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed and cut across the grain into long, thin strips 3 […]

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Broccoli, Cheddar, and Brown Rice Cakes 6

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion 4 garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 cup unsalted vegetable stock (such as Swanson) 12 ounces fresh broccoli florets, cut into 1/2-in. pieces 1 (8.8-oz.) pkg. precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1 tablespoon grainy mustard 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Creamy Mac-and-Cheese Chicken Soup 12

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 c. macaroni 1 1/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 1 small onion, chopped 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 1/3 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 4 c. chicken stock 4 c. whole milk whole milk 2 tsp. Dijon mustard […]

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Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad With Bacon

Not your grandmother’s mayo-laden broccoli salad, this healthier take incorporates both broccoli and cauliflower for double the crucifer power. And instead of drowning in mayonnaise, we keep it lighter, and add some sweet tang with the addition of apple cider vinegar and Greek yogurt. You’ll want to let this salad sit so the flavors can […]

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Sheet Pan Baked Tilapia with Roasted Vegetables 4

Arrange the fish and the broccoli-carrot mixture on the same pan for quick cleanup. Add lemon wedges and bring to the table for a gorgeous presentation. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 garlic clove, minced 2 ounces whole-wheat sourdough bread, finely ground 2.25 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup) 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 (6-oz.) tilapia […]

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BBQ Chicken with Peach and Feta Slaw 17

This summery crunch-tastic slaw is guaranteed to find its way into your recipe rotation for the rest of the season. Using ripe, juicy peaches, it’s the perfect sweet-salty side dish for any number of grilled or smoked proteins. Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided […]

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Creamy Broccoli-Cheese Soup 12

We like our version extra chunky, so we only puree about a third of the broccoli mixture in step 3. For a thinner, smoother consistency, add more soup to the blender. Ingredients 4 cups unsalted chicken stock, divided 1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice 1 cup 1% low-fat milk 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 […]

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Super Vegetable Salad

Feel free to vary the vegetables according to the season in this Super Vegetable Salad. Don’t like tofu? Just sub in the protein of your choice. Ingredients 3 cups cherry tomatoes 3 large broccoli florets, cut up 12 green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces 1 head lettuce (Paul […]

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A beginner’s guide to growing your own broccoli 3

Broccoli is a delicious superfood that offers a lot of health benefits. If you want to plant this cruciferous vegetable in your garden or homestead, here are some tips that you need to keep in mind. Broccoli planting season Broccoli that matures during cool weather yields heads that are sweeter than broccoli harvested during other times of […]