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Ways to cook broccolli

hbunting86
hbunting86 Posts: 952 Member
edited September 2024 in Recipes
Hi

I'm a bit bored of steamed broccolli and wondered if anyone had any recipes for other ways to cook it?

H :)

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  • cheeksv
    cheeksv Posts: 521 Member
    Baked in the oven with a bit of Parmesan cheese sprinkled and olive oil. So yummy
  • glypta
    glypta Posts: 440 Member
    I'm sure it's lovely covered in cheese sauce, but I guess that's not great for the old diet...!
  • hbunting86
    hbunting86 Posts: 952 Member
    Baked in the oven with a bit of Parmesan cheese sprinkled and olive oil. So yummy

    Do you know how many cals etc in that. Trying not to get too cal heavy...
  • jodidlyO
    jodidlyO Posts: 37
    If you have lots of it you can add some curry spices, ginger, lemongrass etc and make a nice soup : )
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    1tbsp real butter
    1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
    1 small head of broccoli florettes
    1 cup fresh spinach
    1 grilled and seasoned chicken breast

    Melt the butter, drop in the florettes in...mix until they're lightly coated...cook on very low until they're just warm...they should still be crunchy and nearly raw, except the little leaves. Cut the chicken breast into bite sizes pieces (you can shred it as well). Toss it with any recovered juices (I use a george foreman) from the cutting in with the broccoli. Increase heat slightly and stir. Add in the spinach and cook till it's just wilted...stir in the mozzarella until it barely melts, drop it all in a bowl and enjoy =D.

    The broccoli stays virtually raw, so you're getting all of the benifits of it. The 1tbsp of butter adds flavor and seasoning, as does the seasonings on the chicken. All in all this is a far healthier dish than people would expect. There's times where I live off it =D.

    I forgot to add, 366cal, 8g carb, 19g fat, and 38g protien.

    Cris
  • mrsheavy
    mrsheavy Posts: 33 Member
    i just like it sauteed in wok with some frylight and a bit of garlic. ginger and soy sauce... goes nice with grilled salmon like that :) yum!
  • stephm112
    stephm112 Posts: 297 Member
    boil/steam so they're crunchy. thinly slice some garlic and fry (using soy sauce instead of oil). yummy. i still fry things, i just dont use oil :D
  • cheeksv
    cheeksv Posts: 521 Member
    Baked in the oven with a bit of Parmesan cheese sprinkled and olive oil. So yummy

    Do you know how many cals etc in that. Trying not to get too cal heavy...

    no but it is really just a light toss maybe a tablespoon or two of olive oil and I always use fat free parm and you just put a bit on top not a ton lol
  • catcrazy
    catcrazy Posts: 1,740 Member
    Plain steamed may get a little boring I guess...I steam it then toss it in a heavy frying pan for a couple of minutes with 1 tablespoon of olive spread, chilli flakes, garlic granules and black pepper...makes a nice zingy change! It is also lovely with cheese sauce but those dang calories soon mount up!
  • NuMe46
    NuMe46 Posts: 128
    try making your cheese sauce with 2% milk sharp cheddar slice and skim milk OR fat free chicken broth. Start with 1 TBSP butter, melt it and stir in 1 TBSP flour. Cook for a few minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste. Then stir in the cheese slice and about 1/2 cup liquid. Add more liquid a little at a time until your sauce is the consistency you want. Cuts down on the fat content and still has yummy flavor.
  • Laura_beau
    Laura_beau Posts: 1,029 Member
    I love broccoli too- Here are a few suggestions:

    Broccoli with cheese sauce- use a recipe similar to the above one OR melt down some extra low fat cream cheese & add some garlic/herbs.

    Broccoli with ginger, chilli & soy sauce. Stir fry with the chopped fresh ginger & chilli- drizzle & toss in soy sauce.

    Broccoli in roasted red pepper & tomato sauce with black olives (make your own sauce with roasted red bell peppers, garlic, herbs & tomatoes or use a shop bought low cal spaghetti sauce). Dust with parmesan, if you wish.

    Broccoli in olive oil & lemon juice dressing

    Broccoli Slaw- mix raw broccoli with chopped spring onions, shredded carrot & cabbage and make a dressing using low fat/fat free yoghurt, wholegrain mustard & lemon juice.
  • _Aimée_
    _Aimée_ Posts: 190
    I love broccoli with pesto. Steam or boil as usual then mix with a spoon of pesto.
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