Best 10 Herbed Broccoli Recipes

CREAMY HERBED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, parsley, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot; brush with the oil. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until well-marked and just cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Meanwhile, cook the broccoli in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a colander with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Add the broccoli to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl.
• Add the chicken and red peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

BROCCOLI IN HERBED BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook broccoli until crisp-tender. Melt butter; add lemon juice, onion, salt and herbs. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish. Add butter mixture; stir to coat.

BROCCOLI GRATIN WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
• Combine broccoli and vegetable broth in a pot and cook over medium heat until broccoli is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain, and add to the casserole dish.
• Combine cream cheese, cream, and a few tablespoons of the vegetable broth from cooking the broccoli. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Distribute cream cheese mixture on top of the broccoli. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and butter pieces.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 45 minutes.

HERBED BROCCOLI MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
• Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
• Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Add the broccoli. Mash the potatoes and broccoli with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the chives, dill, parsley and 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.

BROCCOLI/ HERBED HOLLANDAISE SAUCE/ TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
• Skim off the foam from the surface of the butter.
• Remove from the heat.
• In a food processor, pulse the bread to coarse crumbs.
• Transfer the crumbs to a small cookie sheet, toss with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Bake for about 2 minutes, until golden brown.
• On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the broccoli with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the broccoli in an even layer and roast for about 15 minutes, until just tender and starting to brown.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 1 inch of water to a simmer.
• In a stainless steel bowl, mix the egg yolks with the boiling water.
• Set the bowl over the saucepan and whisk the yolks constantly until thickened slightly and bright yellow, about 1 minute.
• Remove from the heat.
• Gently reheat the butter; very gradually, whisk it into the yolks until a slightly thick sauce forms.
• Whisk in the lemon juice and a dash of Tabasco and season the hollandaise sauce lightly with salt and pepper.
• Whisk in the mint and thyme.
• Transfer the broccoli to a platter; pour the hollandaise sauce on top.
• Sprinkle with the bread crumbs and serve.

HERBED BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water and broccoli in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a skillet, saute the tomato, garlic, onion, salt, basil and oregano in oil for 1 minute or until heated through. Drain broccoli; top with tomato mixture and stir gently.

HERBED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut broccoli into flowerets; cut stems into 1x1/2-inch pieces (4 cups). In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli. Heat to boiling. Boil 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. Wipe out and dry skillet with paper towel.
• In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until hot. Add broccoli; toss gently.

HERBED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook until the broccoli is crisp tender. Melt the butter; add lemon juice, onion, salt and herbs. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish. Add the butter mixture; stir to coat. You can use fresh minced herbs as well, just double the amount.

HERBED ALASKA POLLOCK AND BROCCOLI RECIPE

Steps:

• Microwave Method: Place broccoli in shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover with waxed paper and microcook at High (100%) 3 minutes. (Recipe developed for 600 to 700 watt microwave ovens.) Separate spears; place pollock in dish with broccoli. Brush with oil; sprinkle with oregano and thyme. Cover with waxed paper. Microcook at High 4 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork and broccoli is tender; rotate dish 1/4 turn twice during cooking. Sprinkle with parsley. Conventional Method: Cook broccoli in boiling water 1 to 2 minutes or until spears can be separated. Drain and place in greased shallow baking dish with pollock; brush with oil and sprinkle with oregano and thyme. Bake, covered at 450 degrees, allowing about 10 minutes cooking time per inch of thickness measured at its thickest part or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley. This recipe yields 2 servings.

HERBED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut broccoli into flowerets; cut stems into 1x1/2-inch pieces (4 cups). In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli. Heat to boiling. Boil 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. Wipe out and dry skillet with paper towel.
• In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until hot. Add broccoli; toss gently.