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Broccoli is a versatile vegetable that can do a lot of different things in the kitchen, whether it's puréed down into a comforting broccoli-cheddar soup, or the clever base of a creamy, nutty hummus. Here are just a few of our favourite broccoli recipes that make the most of this dark green cruciferous vegetable.
Sheet-pan dinners are weeknight winners! Besides the rice, this sweet and savoury dish comes together on one pan, making cleanup a breeze. Get this miso-glazed chicken thighs recipe.
This fresh take on broccoli soup is packed with hearty vegetables including acorn squash and celery. Get the full recipe here.
Packed with broccoli, chicken, brown rice, orange slices and cashews, this healthy grain bowl gets a spicy kick from sriracha! Get this hoisin chicken rice bowl recipe.
If you’re craving cheesy broccoli, but are looking for a vegan alternative, nutritional yeast is a great substitute for cheese. Get this ‘cheesy’ vegan broccoli and cauliflower bites recipe.
Eggs for dinner? Why not! This potato and broccoli frittata is packed with veggies and makes for a filling (and easy-to-make) weeknight meal. Get this skillet broccoli and potato frittata recipe.
Try this nutty green vegetable hummus that works as an elegant appetizer or easy snack. Top with sesame seeds, pistachios, pepitas and chopped herbs for an herbaceous, crunchy finish. Get this broccoli hummus recipe.
Made with milk, instead of cream, this cheesy soup has only 191 calories, and is a cozy way to get your veggies. Get this broccoli and cheddar soup recipe.
Move over PB&J: broccoli and cheese is competing for the best-pairing crown. Blended into a tot, these oven-baked treats are a great side dish or appetizer. Get this broccoli cheddar tots recipe.
You can make this bright pasta with just one pan. (Enough said, right?) Get this one-pot primavera pasta with spring peas recipe.
Fire up a cast iron skillet to give your broccoli a nice bit of a charring and then drizzle the veggies with a garam-masala-and-ginger vinegrette for an easy weeknight side dish. Get this charred broccoli with curry dressing recipe.
This dinner is a breeze to whip up: just smother chicken legs with broccoli and chipotle butter sauce, toss it onto a sheet pan and bake. A perfect no-hassle meal. Get this chipotle roasted chicken and broccoli recipe.
Ready in less than 30 minutes, this stir fry is easy to throw together after a long day of work. Get this broccoli and chicken coconut stir fry recipe.
A power salad packed with the good stuff: beans, broccoli, squash, quinoa and dried cherries. Get this squash salad with pumpkin seeds recipe.
Ditch the take out tonight, and give this beef and broccoli stir fry a try. Serve it over vermicelli noodles and garnish with sesame seeds. Get this sesame beef and broccoli vermicelli bowl recipe.
Who knew peanuts and broccoli made such fitting partners? The slaw dressing is made with a generous portion of real peanut butter and toasted peanuts. It’s great as a side, or as a topping on a hearty sandwich. Get this broccoli slaw with peanut dressing recipe.
Topped with healthy veggies and protein-rich hummus, this recipe is a simple and healthy take on pizza night. Get this pita pizza with hummus and mint recipe.
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