Vegetables Broccoli 28 Tasty Broccoli Recipes to Try By Food & Wine Editors Updated on February 3, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Whether you're looking for a hearty side dish or want to quickly roast some florets you have on hand, these broccoli recipes have got you covered. For a main course, try chef Greg Vernick's roasted broccoli steaks, served with tapenade and a homemade tomato butter. Or, try a broccoli-forward soup; F&W culinary director at large Justin Chapple's version, topped with crispy broccoli florets and croutons, is especially satisfying. Read on for these and even more broccoli recipe ideas. 01 of 28 Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Here, chef David Gingrass slowly caramelizes broccoli to bring out its sweetness, then enlivens it with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of crushed red pepper. The resulting broccoli is tender, flavorful, and makes an easy side dish. Get the Recipe 02 of 28 Roast Chicken with Chile-Basil Vinaigrette, Charred Broccoli, and Potatoes Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Christine Keely Chef Hillary Sterling's epic chicken gets its juiciness and deep flavor from brining, air drying, and marinating. The process is simple but does require some planning — start at least a day ahead. She serves the bird on a mix of charred broccoli, onions, and fingerling potatoes, fiery from the chiles and fresh from the basil, with a bright kick of red wine vinegar. Six heads of garlic mellow and sweeten after roasting, adding a caramelized flavor to the dressing and marinade. Get the Recipe 03 of 28 Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan William F. Dickey II This easy roasted broccoli recipe is a great side dish for grilled or roasted meat or fish and can be served atop cooked pasta or rice. It's ready in under 45 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight cooking. Get the Recipe 04 of 28 Broccoli and Potato Soup Photo by Adam Friedlander / Food Styling by Pearl Jones The bright green broccoli florets floating on top of this hearty soup make it especially eye-catching, but it's the broccoli stems that do the real work. They're cooked with the potatoes and then pureed to form a creamy base. A final sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese gives the soup an extra savory touch. Get the Recipe 05 of 28 Roasted Broccoli Steaks with Tomato Butter and Tapenade Photo by David Malosh / Prop Styling by Amy Wilson / Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero At his Philadelphia restaurant, chef Greg Vernick treats broccoli like a steak, roasting it at a high temperature on a preheated pan to achieve a lightly charred crust. Cooked on the same pan, umami-packed tomatoes blend up into a super-quick sauce enriched with just the right amount of butter. Get the Recipe 06 of 28 Aïoli-Glazed Charred Broccoli © Luis Garcia For this speedy recipe, aïoli-coated florets get gorgeously bubbly and browned on a grill or under the broiler, almost like instant broccoli casserole. Chef Helene Henderson says to serve the broccoli piping hot. Get the Recipe 07 of 28 Flash-Roasted Broccoli with Spicy Crumbs © Chris Court The genius idea here is to pulse sliced pepperoni with breadcrumbs, then use Dijon mustard to adhere the mixture to broccoli. It's a simple way to add lots of extra flavor and a great crunch to the dish. Get the Recipe 08 of 28 Meyer's Lemony Broccoli and Chickpea Rigatoni © Frances Janisch Chef Marc Meyer's book Brunch offers outrageously good recipes from his first Manhattan restaurant, Five Points. This quick and hearty pasta with chickpeas in a piquant lemon-Parmesan cheese sauce epitomizes his unfussy, ingredient-centric style. Get the Recipe 09 of 28 Roasted Sheet Pan Broccoli with Pickled Pepper Vinaigrette Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Tossing broccoli pieces with oil, salt, and pimentón (Spanish paprika), then roasting them on a preheated baking sheet in a super-hot oven coaxes out the vegetable's sweet side as the florets crisp and the stems turn meaty and tender. A punchy pickled pepper vinaigrette and shavings of Parmesan cheese transform the roasted broccoli into a satisfying and substantial side dish, delicious spooned over steamed whole grains or served alongside a juicy steak. Get the Recipe 10 of 28 Sicilian Scacciata Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Scacciata is a sought-after Sicilian street food featuring a light and crispy bread dough stuffed with a variety of fillings. Cookbook author Valeria Messina fills this winter version with gooey provolone cheese, tender broccoli florets, Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and kalamata olives. Get the Recipe 11 of 28 Shaved Broccoli and Fennel Salad with Goat Cheese © Sarah Bolla The combination of creamy goat cheese, fresh herbs, and thin, crunchy vegetables with rich olive oil, lemon, and a little salt is irresistible. If you have a mandoline, it's great to use here. Get the Recipe 12 of 28 Broccoli, Shiitake, and Red Onion Roast © Sabra Krock In this sheet pan recipe, broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, and red onions cook together in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner. Get the Recipe 13 of 28 Charred Broccoli with Black Garlic Vinaigrette Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Crisp-tender charred broccoli is tossed with a thick, umami-rich vinaigrette and sprinkled with salty feta and sunflower seeds. Black garlic cloves give the dressing a sweet, tangy, balsamic-like flavor that pairs well with the earthiness of the dried shiitake mushrooms. Get the Recipe 14 of 28 Broccoli Mac and Cheese © Ian Knauer Tossing vegetables with mac and cheese is the easiest way to get your family’s broccoli haters to scarf down their veggies. Get the Recipe 15 of 28 Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli with Cranberry Agrodolce Photo by Christopher Testani / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Prissy Lee A quick, high-temperature oven roast on a baking sheet yields crispy, golden brown brussels sprouts and almost-charred, smoky broccoli. Tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce studded with tart cranberries, Fresno chiles, and shallots, the vegetables become an easy, elegant side dish. Get the Recipe 16 of 28 Orecchiette with Broccoli and Tomatoes © Christina Holmes Balsamic vinegar adds a hint of sweetness to this savory sauce tossed with broccoli and pasta. Get the Recipe 17 of 28 Broccoli and Wild Mushroom Casserole © Lucy Schaeffer Photographer and Alabamian Robert Rausch grew up eating vegetable casseroles — he and his mother are both vegetarians. The broccoli casserole his family ate is a step up from the standard church cookbook recipe, which calls for using canned mushroom soup: In place of that, he uses wild mushrooms. He still relies on Ritz crackers, though, for the crispy, buttery topping. Get the Recipe 18 of 28 Grilled Broccoli with Chipotle-Lime Butter and Queso Fresco © Peden + Munk If you've never tried grilling broccoli, you are definitely missing out: The vegetable becomes tender and deliciously charred. Tossing the broccoli with butter flavored with lime zest, honey, and smoky chipotle Tabasco makes it luscious. Get the Recipe 19 of 28 Warm Broccoli and Barley Pilaf © Karen Mordechai People tend to cook barley more in the winter than in the summer. But once it's been toasted in a saucepan with some butter and boiled (only 20 minutes), barley is a terrific showcase for super fresh vegetables, like the broccoli we use here. Get the Recipe 20 of 28 Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole with Sausage © Phoebe Lapine This easy gluten-free broccoli and rice casserole is a one-dish meal that's just right for a chilly night. Get the Recipe 21 of 28 Baked Broccoli Ravioli © Con Poulos Chef Bill Telepan's fresh free-form ravioli are filled with broccoli and cheese, then boiled and baked until crisp at the edges. Get the Recipe 22 of 28 Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Pine Nuts © Iain Bagwell. Food styling by Simon Andrews. This weeknight recipe comes together in just three steps and boasts a lot of flavor from the toasted pine nuts and lemon dressing. Get the Recipe 23 of 28 Charred Broccoli with Blue Cheese Dressing and Spiced Crispies © John Kernick Chicago chef Stephanie Izard amps up broccoli with a punchy vinaigrette, creamy blue cheese dressing, and an irresistibly crunchy, butter-toasted Rice Krispies topping. Get the Recipe 24 of 28 Broccoli with Preserved Lemon Yogurt © Christina Holmes To make broccoli special, chef Laurent Tourondel cuts it into steaks and roasts it in the oven, then serves it with a cool and tangy yogurt sauce. Get the Recipe 25 of 28 Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Crispy Broccoli Florets and Croutons © Con Poulos Given this soup's supremely silky texture, you'll think it's made with cream, but that texture actually comes from a potato pureed into the broth. For contrast, Justin Chapple tops the soup with crispy broccoli florets and croutons. Get the Recipe 26 of 28 Roasted Broccoli with Broccoli Stem Vinaigrette Charissa Fay Roasting broccoli gives it a wonderful sweetness and crunch, making it a welcome side dish to any meal. Add in garlic and the spicy heat of crushed red pepper, and you've got a dish that will make even the biggest broccoli skeptic ask for seconds. The stems need not go to waste — they're just as delicious as the other parts of the broccoli. "This is a stem-to-floret dish," notes TV personality Alex Guarnaschelli. Get the Recipe 27 of 28 Fried Broccoli © Abby Hocking Based on a tempura batter from Seattle chef Edouardo Jordan, a 2016 F&W Best New Chef, the coating for this fantastic fried broccoli gets its whisper-thin crunch from cold sparkling water and baking powder. Enjoy the broccoli with a sprinkle of salt and a squeeze of lemon. Get the Recipe 28 of 28 Roasted Garlic-Parmigiano Broccoli © Iain Bagwell. Food styling by Simon Andrews. This roasted broccoli recipe requires just seven ingredients: unsalted butter, garlic cloves, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, salt, freshly ground pepper, broccoli, and extra-virgin olive oil. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit