Best 7 Greek Broccoli And Tomatoes Recipes

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Add broccoli to a large bowl. Add the shallots, cherry tomatoes, garlic and red pepper flakes with 4 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread onto large baking sheet. Roast until the stems are tender-crisp and lightly golden brown, about 18 minutes. Grate the Parmesan over the broccoli while it's hot.

GREEK TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Gently mix tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, 1/4 teaspoon chopped basil, and oregano together in a large bowl; top with feta cheese. Pour Greek dressing over salad and season with black pepper. Garnish salad with a sprig of fresh basil.

BROCCOLI AND TOMATO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Stir in the carrots and celery, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli, recover, and steam until bright green, 4 minutes. Remove the broccoli from the steamer and place in a 8x8 inch baking dish; set aside.
• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pour the can of diced tomatoes and green olives into the skillet with the onion and carrot mixture. Stir and cook over medium-high heat until most of the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Mix in the maple syrup, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook and stir for 3 minutes.
• Pour the sauce over the broccoli in the 8x8 inch baking dish. Evenly distribute the goat cheese and Parmesan cheese over the broccoli and sauce.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese begins to brown, about 20 minutes.

GREEK BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim broccoli, remove tough ends, wash and cut into small spears.
• Arrange broccoli in a veggie steamer over boiling water.
• Cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender.
• Drain, place in saucepan.
• Add tomato wedges, water, garlic and oregano to pan, stir gently.
• Cook uncovered, over medium low heat 10 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with Feta and olives.
• Remove from heat, Cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut off and discard any tough stems from the rabe.
• Core and chop the tomatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Bring enough salted water to a boil to cover the rabe when added. Add the rabe, bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the rabe, tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper to taste and the pepper flakes. Add the reserved liquid. Cook over high heat for 2 minutes, shaking and stirring. Serve immediately.

ORZO WITH BROCCOLI, TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Stir the orzo into a large stockpot of boiling water. Cook 8 minutes, or until almost tender. Add the broccoli and cook 2 minutes longer, or until the broccoli is tender crisp.
• While the orzo is cooking, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over mediumheat. Add the pine nuts and saute them until golden brown. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and saute about 30 seconds, or until aromatic. Remove from the heat.
• Drain the orzo and broccoli. Transfer to a large bowl. Pour the olive oil and pine nuts over and toss to coat. Add the tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, parmesan cheese and basil. Toss again.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

BROCCOLI WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the tops of the broccoli into bite-size florets. Cut the broccoli stems into 1 1/2-inch lengths, trimming and discarding the outer coating. There should be about 6 cups of broccoli pieces.
• Meanwhile, bring to a boil enough water to cover the broccoli when added. Add the broccoli, and after the water returns to a boil, cook another 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
• Peel the tomatoes, and cut them lengthwise into eighths. Scrape away and discard the seeds and the pulpy portions around them. Set the tomato strips aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet, and add the broccoli and pepper flakes.
• Add the tomato strips, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, shaking the skillet and stirring so that the ingredients blend and cook evenly, about 2 minutes.