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Ideas for giving steamed broccoli flavor?

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  • positivepowers
    positivepowers Posts: 902 Member
    imamyurdumb wrote: »
    Can I just say, try baking broccoli. A little sea salt and olive oil, It gets crispy and tender. So amazing, like a treat! I can't say what temp and how long but try 400 for 10+ minutes until browned slightly. Amazing. Works well with asparagus and green beans too!

    I've never tried broccoli or green beans, but I've had asparagus baked like this and it's delicious. It's really easy and quick too.
  • ChaleGirl
    ChaleGirl Posts: 270 Member
    I love broccoli, I eat it all the time. Stir fried. All it needs is a little salt and garlic. Garlic makes a massive difference!!
  • babycatchfire
    babycatchfire Posts: 156 Member
    extra_medium wrote: »
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    I like to top it off with some salsa verde and trader joes dragon sauce. I will honestly eat a whole bowl.

    Crazy, that's exactly what I do

    Or Frank's on the side for dippin'

    Oh my gosh! That sounds amazing
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    Just shake some cayenne pepper over it then steam or bake it. I do a little salt too. I mostly do this with baked green beans. Also garlic really goes well with broccoli.
  • pie_eyes
    pie_eyes Posts: 12,964 Member
    I read a recipe tossing cooked broccoli in garlic hummus
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    extra_medium wrote: »
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    I like to top it off with some salsa verde and trader joes dragon sauce. I will honestly eat a whole bowl.

    Crazy, that's exactly what I do

    Or Frank's on the side for dippin'

    Oh my gosh! That sounds amazing

    It's good on chips too
  • babycatchfire
    babycatchfire Posts: 156 Member
    extra_medium wrote: »
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    extra_medium wrote: »
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    I like to top it off with some salsa verde and trader joes dragon sauce. I will honestly eat a whole bowl.

    Crazy, that's exactly what I do

    Or Frank's on the side for dippin'

    Oh my gosh! That sounds amazing

    It's good on chips too

    No way! I've never thought to do that. You should try Garden of Eaten Red Hot Blues.
  • tessr760
    tessr760 Posts: 21 Member
    nutritional yeast is good on everything lol and maybe try coconut aminos? it's like soy sauce but a lot lower in sodium than even reduced sodium soy sauce
  • chunky_pinup
    chunky_pinup Posts: 758 Member
    Crushed Red Pepper. That's it. Deeeelish.
  • Wicked_Seraph
    Wicked_Seraph Posts: 388 Member
    I love steamed broccoli omg - all I need is a little salt.

    That being said, a bit of butter-y stuff is good, as well as pepper. I worship at the altar of Maggi, which tastes great with basically everything. Seconding the nutritional yeast idea - it's great on spaghetti, and I'm sure it'd be fabulous on broccoli, too! :heart:
  • Cindy01Louisiana
    Cindy01Louisiana Posts: 302 Member
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    I third or fourth the lemon! This True Lemon shaker of lemon crystals is fast and easy for when you don't have or don't want to hassle fresh lemons.

  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    extra_medium wrote: »
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    extra_medium wrote: »
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    I like to top it off with some salsa verde and trader joes dragon sauce. I will honestly eat a whole bowl.

    Crazy, that's exactly what I do

    Or Frank's on the side for dippin'

    Oh my gosh! That sounds amazing

    It's good on chips too

    No way! I've never thought to do that. You should try Garden of Eaten Red Hot Blues.

    I live on them pretty much
  • jlserrano905
    jlserrano905 Posts: 3 Member
    I honestly can't say I've ever cooked broccoli any other way besides steam since I buy the steamfresh frozen broccoli. Can you roast raw broccoli?
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    Yes you can. I like it roasted with chopped onion and garlic. You can also try tossing it in a teaspoon of sesame oil instead of olive oil for a nutty flavor.
  • nifer1029
    nifer1029 Posts: 28 Member
    salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. I call it Pizza Broccoli.
  • rachelspaz
    rachelspaz Posts: 54 Member
    Low sodium Tamari or soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and any salt-free table seasoning. This is seriously so good on all veggies!
  • alias1001
    alias1001 Posts: 635 Member
    I've been doing brown butter, balsamic, and soy sauce on my veggies lately. Soo good.

    http://www.carlsbadcravings.com/15-minute-balsamic-brown-butter-roasted-asparagus/
  • jonwarr
    jonwarr Posts: 4 Member
    I like to dry fry mine so it browns and add paprika
  • markswife1992
    markswife1992 Posts: 262 Member
    imamyurdumb wrote: »
    Can I just say, try baking broccoli. A little sea salt and olive oil, It gets crispy and tender. So amazing, like a treat! I can't say what temp and how long but try 400 for 10+ minutes until browned slightly. Amazing. Works well with asparagus and green beans too!

    this is the only way my daughter will eat it. and it's even better if the edges get a little black from being slightly overcooked.
  • danielvela126
    danielvela126 Posts: 1 Member
    I use lime juice after I steam them....Mmmm
  • akboy58
    akboy58 Posts: 137 Member
    Try Vietnamese or other Asian fish sauce -- delicious. Lots of sodium, but a little goes a long way.
  • aduck2016
    aduck2016 Posts: 26 Member
    Just a little shredded cheddar after its done cooking and it melts right in...I eat it 3-4 times a week like that!
  • ravenlair
    ravenlair Posts: 8 Member
    Wisk 1 TBS balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey and toss onto broccoli that has been roasted in a 350 degree oven until crispy edges. Salt and pepper to taste. Best.thing.ever.

  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    lost cause. cooked broccoli is gross. toss it and find another veggie. LOL
  • OyGeeBiv
    OyGeeBiv Posts: 733 Member
    MamaFunky wrote: »
    I love my hot sauces too, but when I am trying to reduce sodium I like to use fresh jalapenos. I will steam them with my vegetables or grill them too. I also like to add cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper. That's a good way to add the heat without the extra sodium.

    ^ this.

    Also, roast the broccoli instead of steaming it. It's a completely different flavor and texture.
  • thereshegoesagain
    thereshegoesagain Posts: 1,056 Member
    I roast it, then toss it with whole wheat pasta, some olive oil, red chili flakes and fresh parmesan.
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    Buffalo Wild Wings roasted broccoli or cauliflower dipped in a sauce combination of sugar free maple syrup and tapatio! So good! It's like a sweet/ spicy sauce with the salty buffalo broccoli
  • jayla73
    jayla73 Posts: 21 Member
    I use some olive oil and drizzle the broccoli lightly and I use the McCormicks lemon pepper seasoning on there. I usually go by smell or I eye it. Then I bake it till the broccoli is golden brown
  • tcatcarson
    tcatcarson Posts: 227 Member
    Nutella.
  • babycatchfire
    babycatchfire Posts: 156 Member
    extra_medium wrote: »
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    extra_medium wrote: »
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    extra_medium wrote: »
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    I like to top it off with some salsa verde and trader joes dragon sauce. I will honestly eat a whole bowl.

    Crazy, that's exactly what I do

    Or Frank's on the side for dippin'

    Oh my gosh! That sounds amazing

    It's good on chips too

    No way! I've never thought to do that. You should try Garden of Eaten Red Hot Blues.

    I live on them pretty much

    They are sinfully delicious.
  • emotrashlord
    emotrashlord Posts: 3 Member
    I usually add red pepper flakes and garlic powder.
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