Best 11 Broccoli With Olives Recipes

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Broccoli with olives is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be prepared in minutes. This classic recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of broccoli and olives together. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this dish is packed with flavor and nutrition. Broccoli is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while olives are known for their healthy fats and Mediterranean flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a healthy side dish for your next dinner party, this recipe is sure to please.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS AND OLIVES



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Serve a stovetop green: While the oven is filled with turkey and other fixings, make this bright side on the the range.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup chopped pitted black olives, such as Kalamata or Nicoise
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
3/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt
8 cups blanched broccoli (from 2 bunches)

Steps:

  • Combine oil and olives, almonds, lemon zest plus juice, and red-pepper flakes. Add parsley and season with salt. Toss with broccoli and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

BROCCOLI WITH OLIVES



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Olive slivers add a tangy note to steamed broccoli florets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bunches broccoli, about 3 pounds, cut into medium florets
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup pitted and slivered Kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Put broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam until just tender, about 7 minutes. Briefly plunge into ice-water bath. Drain; pat dry.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a wide saute pan over medium heat. Add half of the broccoli, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in half of the olives. Cook until heated through. Transfer to a serving dish; cover. Repeat with remaining oil, broccoli, salt, pepper, and olives. Combine batches. Serve immediately.

ROASTED BROCCOLI STEAKS WITH OLIVE RELISH



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Inspired by the ever-popular cauliflower steak, this recipe calls for broccoli instead. The stalks of broccoli are just as edible as the florets and contain the most fiber of the vegetable. Enjoy them with this herb and green olive relish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cut 2 heads of broccoli into steaks. Coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast on a preheated baking sheet at 425˚ F, flipping once, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Combine 1/3 cup each chopped Castelvetrano olives and parsley, 1 tablespoon sliced Calabrian chiles, 1 sliced scallion, 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon olive oil; spoon over the broccoli.

BRAISED BROCCOLI WITH OLIVES



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Provided by Deborah Madison

Categories     Olive     Vegetable     Side     Braise     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Summer     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small heads broccoli or 1 1/2 or more pounds broccoli sprouts
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion
1 tablespoon chopped marjoram or oregano
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive paste or finely chopped Gaeta olives
grated zest of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Separate the stalks from the broccoli crowns. Thickly peel and trim the stalks and chop them into 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the base of the broccoli crowns, then separate them into florets.
  • 2. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil; add salt, then the broccoli. Cook for 5 minutes (even if the water barely returns to the boil), then scoop into a colander to drain, reserving a cup of the water. Chop into small pieces just smaller than bite-sized.
  • 3. Warm the olive oil in a wide skillet, then add the onion, marjoram, and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring now and then, until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the olive paste; add the broccoli and stir to coat well. Taste for salt, season with pepper, and add the lemon zest. Add the reserved broccoli water and simmer gently until the broccoli is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

BRAISED BROCCOLI WITH CHICKPEAS AND OLIVES



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Broccoli braised with olives and chickpeas gets bursts of flavor from pickled sweet cherry peppers.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds), outer part of thick stems peeled and cut into large florets
1/2 cup drained canned chickpeas
3 tablespoons chopped pitted Kalamata olives, plus 2 tablespoons olive brine
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped pickled sweet cherry peppers
1 clove garlic, smashed
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons toasted panko

Steps:

  • Put the broccoli, chickpeas, olives and olive brine, oil, cherry peppers, garlic, 1 1/2 cups of water and salt to taste in a large, wide saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over medium-low heat until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Top with the toasted panko.

TOPPING OF BROCCOLI AND OLIVES



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield Enough for three slices of bruschetta

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large clove garlic
2 pounds whole broccoli or 1 pound ready-cut broccoli florettes (7 cups)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon hot-pepper flakes
1 cup water
4 teaspoons green olive paste or 10 medium black or green Italian, Greek or French olives
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Thinly slice garlic.
  • Trim stems from whole broccoli; cut florettes into bite-size pieces.
  • Heat nonstick pan until very hot. Add oil; reduce heat to medium high.
  • Stir in garlic and hot pepper flakes, and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add broccoli; stir well, and stir in water; reduce heat to medium; cover, and cook broccoli until water evaporates, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in olive paste, and mash the broccoli with a fork into small pieces. (If using olives, pit and mix in.) Season with salt and pepper
  • Heap on bruschetta halves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 126, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 252 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

BROCCOLI WITH FRIED SHALLOTS AND OLIVES



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The fried shallots on top of this dish make it seem a little like a baked green-bean casserole, but with broccoli as the starring vegetable. Olives and thinly sliced garlic give it verve, contrasting nicely with the sweetness of the shallots. You can cook the broccoli and fry the shallots a day ahead. Store the broccoli in the refrigerator, bringing to room temperature before serving; keep the fried shallots in a paper towel-lined container or a jar with an airtight lid. If they wilt, you can crisp them back up by popping them briefly in the oven. Be sure to save the shallot-flavored oil to use for sautéeing the garlic and olives right before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, vegetables, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 pounds broccoli (about 2 bunches), stems peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, florets cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 shallots, sliced into rings
5 fat garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped pitted olives, such as Kalamata, Niçoise or Picholine (a combination of black and green is nice)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, or to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook until just tender, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Heat oil in a small pot over medium heat. In batches, so they don't crowd the pot, fry shallots until light golden, 4 to 6 minutes, using a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate once they've cooked. Sprinkle the fried shallots with salt as you go. If the shallots start to brown too quickly, lower the heat.
  • Keep the oil in the pot, and carefully stir in garlic and olives. Cook until garlic starts to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil, including garlic and olives, over the broccoli, then sprinkle with salt and taste. If you'd like it to be brighter, toss in the vinegar. Serve broccoli with fried shallots on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 348 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

BROCCOLI WITH GREEN OLIVES



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Make and share this Broccoli With Green Olives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HappyCookingMommy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head broccoli, cut into florets
2/3 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons lemon juice
18 small green olives, sliced

Steps:

  • Melt butter and garlic on low heat in small saucepan.
  • Add lemon juice and olives and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, steam broccoli for 7 minutes or until bright green.
  • Pour mixture over broccoli and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 81.4, Sodium 268.5, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 4.7

BROCCOLI WITH OLIVES



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Categories     Olive     Steam     Broccoli

Yield serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bunches broccoli (about 3 pounds), cut into medium florets
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup pitted and slivered kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Put the broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam until just tender, about 7 minutes. Briefly plunge into the ice-water bath. Drain; pat dry.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a wide sauté pan over medium heat. Add half of the broccoli, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in half of the olives. Cook until heated through. Transfer to a serving dish; cover. Repeat with the remaining oil, broccoli, salt, pepper, and olives. Combine batches. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON, KALAMATA OLIVES AND CAPERS



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From a local source. I tested this recipe by substituting a variety of colors of cauliflower (purple, white, golden) for the broccoli. Other cruciferous vegetables such as broccolini, broccoflower, brussels sprouts, romanesco, etc. will work, too. Easy!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup sliced kalamata olive
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, bring a 1 inch of water to a bowl. Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl, cover and set aside.
  • While the vegetables are steaming, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute just until the garlic begins to become fragrant.
  • Stir in the olives, lemon juice and capers and cook until heated through, approximately 1 minute.
  • Pour the sauce over the steamed broccoli and season with black pepper.
  • Toss well to coat.
  • Garnish with a sprig or two of fresh parsley, if desired.

BROCCOLI WITH BLACK OLIVES



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Serve Broccoli with Black Olives as a tasty side that goes great alongside any dish. Broccoli with Black Olives takes just 10 minutes to make and is topped with tasty Parmesan.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen broccoli florets, thawed, drained
1 can (2-1/2 oz.) sliced black olives, drained
1/4 cup KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 sec. or until tender.
  • Add broccoli and olives; cook and stir 4 min. or until heated through. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in grated topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, vibrant broccoli: Look for broccoli crowns that are deep green in color, with tightly closed florets. Avoid broccoli with yellowing or wilting florets, as this indicates age and poor quality.
  • Prepare the broccoli properly: Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets and wash them thoroughly under cold running water. If desired, you can also peel the tough outer layer of the broccoli stems before cutting them into florets.
  • Use a variety of olives: Feel free to mix and match different types of olives in your dish. Some popular choices include Kalamata olives, black olives, and green olives. Each type of olive offers a unique flavor and texture that will add depth to your dish.
  • Roast the broccoli and olives together: Roasting the broccoli and olives together brings out their natural flavors and caramelizes them slightly, creating a delicious and flavorful side dish.
  • Season the dish to your liking: Feel free to adjust the seasonings in the dish to suit your taste. Some common seasonings that pair well with broccoli and olives include garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Conclusion:

Broccoli with olives is a simple yet delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, healthy, and packed with flavor. The combination of roasted broccoli and olives creates a dish that is both savory and satisfying. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight side dish or a more sophisticated dish to serve at a dinner party, broccoli with olives is a great option. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give broccoli with olives a try. You won't be disappointed!

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