Broccoli?

shellrae1973

I am trying to like broccoli - I like it smothered in cheese sauce but I am trying to like it without all the fat. I have tried it boiled, steamed and raw and I am not a fan. I have some fresh broccoli in my fridge right now that I have to do something with before it goes bad. Any suggestions/recipes?

tnorkus

Broccoli and cheese is awesome. too bad it is a fat and sodium bomb.
If you dont like it you dont like it.

jody0912

i like to toss it with olive oil, salt, pepper and maybe red pepper flakes and roast it in the oven. it's still crunchy but tastes better

shellrae1973

This will be my plan going forward but I HATE to waste the broccoli that is in my fridge :laugh:

wendyannie1976

well if you can't stand it plain but love it with cheese how about sprinkling a small amount of half fat grated cheese on it - it'll melt and add that extra cheesey taste to it without the cals of creamy cheese sauce

jwaitman

I love broccoli and my favorite way to cook it is to sautee is in a little butter in a skillet. Don't let it get too mushy, but don't like it super crunchy either. You can use lite butter and not as many calories.

skinnyinnotime

In a stir fry, add some soya sauce for extra taste.

mamacremers

i like to toss it with olive oil, salt, pepper and maybe red pepper flakes and roast it in the oven. it's still crunchy but tastes better

that sounds DELICIOUS!

bettyboop573

blend it up and make a soup

CarrieAnnN

Try baking it with a little Olive Oil and salt and pepper. Also good with garlic and/or red bell peppers added.

misslissa555

Send it to me! I'll eat it raw! :drinker:
Try dunking it in hummus or guacamole! yum yum!

jbucci1186

i suggest putting it under the broiler for 5 or so minutes and then putting i can't believe it's not butter spray or extra virgin olive oil, season salt, garlic powder, and a little cayenne pepper on it. also, adding the mccormick chicken seasonings (original and/or rotisserie) are good, too.

LushLoni

Put it in an omelette...

Lstrhi

green giant has broccoli with cheese sauce that's only 45 cals a serving.

ajfrench

I'm a huge fan of broccoli, and there are some great suggestions below. My favorite way to enjoy it is by roasting it, because it gets a nutty flavor. Try roasting it at high temperature (around 400-450) with olive oil and a sprinkle of garlic salt. It will only take a few minutes to get nutty and tender. If you don't like garlic salt, leave that out and when the garlic is done, add orange zest or lemon zest, with a bit of the juice squeezed on top. Delicious.

My mom doesn't like broccoli and she makes a great bacon-broccoli salad, I've converted it to a lower-calorie recipe:

1 head raw broccoli, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 lb. turkey bacon, cooked, drained, then chopped into chunks
1/2 c. sunflower seeds
1 red onion, chopped finely
1/2 c. to 3/4 c. mayonnaise
1-2 Tbs. sugar/splenda/stevia
1 tsp. low-fat milk
salt and pepper to taste

Combine the mayonnaise, sugar and milk until you get a cole-slaw like dressing. Put aside. Cook the bacon, using Pam or another light cooking spray. (I suggest cooking the turkey bacon slightly crunchy so that the dressing doesn't make it too chewy.) Meanwhile, chop the broccoli and add to a bowl separate from the dressing. Add the sunflower seeds. While the bacon is cooling, chop onion and add to the broccoli and seeds. After bacon has cooled, chop and add to the bowl. Add the dressing, toss, and allow to sit in fridge for at least an hour to let the flavors combine.

macmanus

The best way to smoother the taste of anything is to add lots of other flavors. Make a soup with cabbage, okra, onion, mushrooms celery, green beans and chicken broth and all your fav spices. If you still can't stand it find other veggies.......no where does it say you have to eat broccoli.:drinker: :drinker: