Flavouring Broccoli Ideas

Hey. Anybody got some good, healthy ideas to flavour your broccoli. I wanna steam some for supper tomorrow but Im only used to Hollandaise sauce on it and well that's just full of butter!!!
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  • Garlic!! I personally have a seasoning called Garlic and Wine seasoning made by the melting pot restaurant and oh my god it is SO delicious.
    Cheese is always a good option. I use vegan cheese just as a personal thing, I'm not actually a 100% vegan. But anyway haha. It's amazing. A good meal I think is broccoli and potatoes with cheese and garlic. Lordy. Deliciousness.
  • KelleyRob
    KelleyRob Posts: 97 Member
    Toss in olive oil or coconut oil (my preference), fresh garlic, salt and pepper. Roast in oven on 425 for about 15 min until it starts browning. After removing from oven sprinkle with fresh parmasan cheese. YUMMY!! I roast lots of veggies like this.:flowerforyou:
  • dachiri
    dachiri Posts: 14
    Garlic salt is my go-to. I like vinegar, so I'll also often toss veggies in balsamic, a little olive oil, and some roasted garlic. You can also reduce balsamic in a pan and add a little honey and garlic. THAT is delicious! You might also try grilling rather than steaming the broccoli to give it more flavor to begin with (blanche and then grill to finish).

    If you like something creamy, cheese will work. There are a lot of 2% milk cheeses on the market now (Kraft makes a cheddar I use a lot), which helps. Hollandaise isn't the end of the world if you use it sparingly. It has about 70 calories per tbsp., which is similar to many salad dressings. The trick is to only use *one* tbsp. :)
  • nkswans
    nkswans Posts: 469 Member
    I sautee it (and most other vegetables) in olive oil, garlic and onions. You just have to watch out for how much oil you use because the calories can add up. But it gives it a nice flavor. I usually sautee mine for a while so they get a nice browning.
  • JeneticTraining
    JeneticTraining Posts: 663 Member
    Worcestershire sauce! Or some garlic and onion powder
  • Mock_Turtle
    Mock_Turtle Posts: 354 Member
    crushed red chili and garlic powder
  • squall88c
    squall88c Posts: 69 Member
    I sprinkle mine with parmesan cheese or chilli powder.
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    Lemon pepper
  • gonnamakeanewaccount
    gonnamakeanewaccount Posts: 642 Member
    Try sauteing it in some olive oil, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Klem4
    Klem4 Posts: 399 Member
    I put some good Parmesan cheese on mine the other night and it was delicious. for sure doing that more often! not the fake powder crap! real kind. lol
  • BrandiBoo84
    BrandiBoo84 Posts: 110 Member
    Garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes, YUM
  • CharRicho
    CharRicho Posts: 389 Member
    Mmmmm garlic!
  • jrutledge01
    jrutledge01 Posts: 213 Member
    i like broccoli flavored broccoli

    but.. you can always do a little garlic salt+butter
  • emcclore
    emcclore Posts: 38
    Lemon pepper

    ^^^^^^^ this

    or just lemon
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    Hey. Anybody got some good, healthy ideas to flavour your broccoli. I wanna steam some for supper tomorrow but Im only used to Hollandaise sauce on it and well that's just full of butter!!!

    What's wrong with butter first of all?

    I use butter, seasoned chicken breast I fried in butter, mozzarella, and pine nuts.

    My broccoli rocks :)

    Oh, and for the record I'm not kidding at all...I eat this. Often. And yep...still losing fat. The trick is being mindful of how much you scarf down.
  • emcclore
    emcclore Posts: 38
    i like broccoli flavored broccoli

    but.. you can always do a little garlic salt+butter

    ^^ died laughing!!!!!!!!!!
  • I boil mine, let it get really mushy. Then I add a little fat free shredded cheddar cheese. Stir them together with onion salt and garlic salt, and a teaspoon of I can't believe it's not butter. Taste wonderful!
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    I roast mine with salt pepper and olive oil. SOOOO good.
  • Toss in olive oil or coconut oil (my preference), fresh garlic, salt and pepper. Roast in oven on 425 for about 15 min until it starts browning. After removing from oven sprinkle with fresh parmasan cheese. YUMMY!! I roast lots of veggies like this.:flowerforyou:

    That sounds yummy!
  • Hey. Anybody got some good, healthy ideas to flavour your broccoli. I wanna steam some for supper tomorrow but Im only used to Hollandaise sauce on it and well that's just full of butter!!!

    Cheese
  • Saffyra
    Saffyra Posts: 607 Member
    Steamed with Fresh lemon and cracked black pepper!


    And sauteed with minced garlic and a little soy sauce.
  • Yooperm35
    Yooperm35 Posts: 787 Member
    I just like a little sea salt and Parmesan cheese
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
    cheeeeeeeeese.......
  • FrankieTrailBlazer
    FrankieTrailBlazer Posts: 124 Member
    balsamic vinegar :tongue:
  • Cyclingbonnie
    Cyclingbonnie Posts: 413 Member
    i like broccoli flavored broccoli

    but.. you can always do a little garlic salt+butter

    Beat me to it, I love the flavor of Broccoli at the most I sprinkle a little salt on it. I love broccoli steamed, baked, raw, and I even like it sauteed in a little olive oil. Most of the time though I steam it, just a short time I like for it to crunch a little.
  • Candi_land
    Candi_land Posts: 1,311 Member
    Yuck. I can't eat the stuff (I have issues with most veggies) unless it's smothered in butter AND cheese, which is pretty much why I never eat it. Can't help it, it stinks like *kitten*. I can't imagine it tasting any better.

    Bump for the ideas though, I said the same thing about Brussels sprouts and I managed to eat some a few weeks ago and didn't die, so maybe all hope isn't lost for me and broccoli consumption.
  • pushyourself14
    pushyourself14 Posts: 275 Member
    Love it with garlic powder. However, I also like using Bolthouse Farms' Raspberry Merlot or Honey Mustard vinaigrette.
  • ThinUpGirl
    ThinUpGirl Posts: 397
    Toss in olive oil or coconut oil (my preference), fresh garlic, salt and pepper. Roast in oven on 425 for about 15 min until it starts browning. After removing from oven sprinkle with fresh parmasan cheese. YUMMY!! I roast lots of veggies like this.:flowerforyou:

    That sounds delish
  • rebelate
    rebelate Posts: 218 Member
    I like to steam it, then sautee it in a pan with chili flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

    orrr toss in olive oil and roast with salt, pepper, lemon juice and parmesan
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    Hey. Anybody got some good, healthy ideas to flavour your broccoli. I wanna steam some for supper tomorrow but Im only used to Hollandaise sauce on it and well that's just full of butter!!!

    What's wrong with butter first of all?

    I use butter, seasoned chicken breast I fried in butter, mozzarella, and pine nuts.

    My broccoli rocks :)



    Oh, and for the record I'm not kidding at all...I eat this. Often. And yep...still losing fat. The trick is being mindful of how much you scarf down.

    You ask what's wrong with butter? Why did you assume there was something wrong with butter??? It's not the butter! IT's ME! No control when it comes to Hollandaise sauce and all its butter. All or nothing for me!

    Thanks everyone for ur broccoli ideas!