Best 16 Herbed Broccoli Spears Recipes
Broccoli spears are a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in many different ways. They can be boiled, steamed, roasted, or stir-fried. But one of the most flavorful ways to cook broccoli spears is to roast them with herbs. This simple technique brings out the natural sweetness of the broccoli and adds a delicious savory flavor. Plus, it's a healthy way to cook broccoli, as it doesn't require any added oil or butter.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
BROCCOLI IN HERBED BUTTER
This economical side dish dresses up a plain vegetable to make it extra special for your family.-Norma Apel, Dubuque, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HERBED BROCCOLI SPEARS
Our Test Kitchen shows that chopped tomato and a few simple seasonings are all you need to make broccoli a taste sensation for special-occasion suppers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts :
GARLIC BROCCOLI SPEARS
A favorite side dish veggie I often make for my family. Don't walk away from the pan - broccoli cooks very quickly and you need to check it soon to prevent it overcooking. Sometimes it will take a little longer to cook, other times it will take a little less. I have a glass lid on my saucepan, so I can see when it is ready - it gets very bright green when it is ready, then very quickly starts to turn olive green if it cooks a little too long. I like mine tender, but still a little crispy - the longer you cook it, the softer it gets, but you also lose that lovely color. It is up to you.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set florets into a saucepan with a very small amount of water, cover with lid, and let steam until tender,about 5-10 minutes or so- it should still be bright green, but fork tender (if you like it softer, cook it longer, but it will turn olive green).
- Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
- Drain broccoli and place in serving dish.
- Pour lemon mixture over broccoli and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 201.3, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2, Protein 3.3
SEASONED BROCCOLI SPEARS
Dressing up broccoli is a snap with this recipe from our Test Kitchen staff. They flavored fresh spears with lemon-pepper, garlic salt and thyme.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HERBED BROCCOLI
This is a fast and delicious way to prepare broccoli. In a pinch, you could use frozen broccoli although I prefer to use fresh when I can.
Provided by bert2421
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook broccoli in 1" of boiling water.
- (I used the stems, too.) Boil about 6 minutes until crisp tender; drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in skillet over med heat.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Heat about 1 minute, stirring often, until hot.
- Add broccoli and toss gently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 329.9, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 3.6
SEASONED BROCCOLI SPEARS FOR TWO
Add a few simple herbs to this microwave-fast recipe for a nutritious veggie side dish. Melissa Just - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place broccoli in a small microwave-safe bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over broccoli; toss to coat. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Facts :
GARLIC BROCCOLI SPEARS
Looking for an effortless way to liven up fresh broccoli? In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Shirley Glaab tosses cooked spears with garlic and lemon juice for simple, savory results.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the broccoli in a saucepan with a small amount of water; cover and cook until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish; add lemon mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BROCCOLI SPEARS WITH GARLIC SAUCE
Categories Garlic Vegetable Side Stir-Fry Low Fat Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Broccoli Winter Healthy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel off tough outer skin of broccoli stem, then halve broccoli crosswise (top half with florets should equal length of bottom half). Cut bottom half (stem) lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide wedges, then cut top half (stem with florets) into long spears with 1/2-inch-wide wedges.
- Heat a wok over high heat until beginning to smoke, then add canola oil and swirl to coat sides. Stir-fry garlic until golden, about 30 seconds, then add broccoli and stir-fry 5 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce and stock and cook, covered, until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with sesame oil.
HERBED BROCCOLI SPEARS
Our Test Kitchen shows that chopped tomato and a few simple seasonings are all you need to make broccoli a taste sensation for special-occasion suppers.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 177.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
HERBED BROCCOLI SPEARS
Our Test Kitchen shows that chopped tomato and a few simple seasonings are all you need to make broccoli a taste sensation for special-occasion suppers.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 177.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
HERBED ALASKA POLLOCK AND BROCCOLI RECIPE
Provided by á-174942
Number Of Ingredients 6
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 SPEARS
Our Test Kitchen shows that chopped tomato and a few simple seasonings are all you need to make broccoli a taste sensation for special-occasion suppers.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 177.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
LEMON-BUTTERED BROCCOLI SPEARS
Steps:
- In a steamer set over boiling water steam the broccoli, covered, for 4 minutes, or until it is crisp-tender. In a skillet heat the butter over moderate heat until the foam subsides, in it toss the broccoli until it is coated well, and sprinkle the broccoli with the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and zest.
HERBED BROCCOLI SPEARS
Our Test Kitchen shows that chopped tomato and a few simple seasonings are all you need to make broccoli a taste sensation for special-occasion suppers.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 177.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
HERBED BROCCOLI SPEARS
Our Test Kitchen shows that chopped tomato and a few simple seasonings are all you need to make broccoli a taste sensation for special-occasion suppers.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 177.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC-HERB BUTTER
This is a recipe from my 2008 Weight Watchers cookbook that we really enjoyed. I altered it slightly for our taste. It's a nice way to enjoy broccoli without all the cheese sauce. It's got a nice bite to it too. Feel free to leave out the crushed red pepper flakes. The frozen steam bags of broccoli work well with this recipe.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place butter in a small microwave safe dish.
- Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until melted.
- Stir in parsley, garlic, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Place broccoli florets in a large microwave safe bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons water, and cover with wax paper.
- Microwave on High 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Drain well.
- Add butter mixture and salt to taste.
- Toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 266.6, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3.7
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli. Look for broccoli spears that are bright green and have tightly closed florets. Avoid spears that are yellowing or have loose florets, as these are signs of age and poor quality.
- Trim the broccoli. Cut off the tough ends of the broccoli spears and remove any leaves that are hanging off the sides.
- Blanch the broccoli. Blanching the broccoli helps to preserve its color and nutrients. To blanch the broccoli, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli spears and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp. Remove the broccoli from the boiling water and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Season the broccoli. Once the broccoli is blanched, you can season it with a variety of herbs and spices. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder. You can also add some grated Parmesan cheese or bread crumbs for extra flavor.
- Roast the broccoli. To roast the broccoli, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the broccoli spears with olive oil and your desired seasonings. Spread the broccoli spears in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and slightly charred.
Conclusion:
Herbed broccoli spears are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. They are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants. Plus, they are easy to make and can be roasted in the oven in just 15-20 minutes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give herbed broccoli spears a try!
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