I'm making a new recipe tonight--tortellini carbonara. The only green vegetable I have on hand right now is frozen broccoli florets. (Too lazy to go to the store on the way home from work, lol). Anybody have any ideas what to do with it? I could just do the standard: Steam it with a little butter and salt, but that's too boring--seems that's the only way I cook it anymore! All ideas/suggestions/recipes appreciated. Thanks!
2007-03-26 05:04:25 · 10 answers · asked by brevejunkie 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
This one is easy and very good.
Broccoli Parmesan
Steam your broccoli.
In a sause pan heat:
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 clove garilc, minced,
low heat until hot not boiling.
remove garlic and pour over broccoli
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
salt and pepper to taste.
Keep hot serve immediately.
2007-03-26 05:25:34 · answer #1 · answered by upallniteowl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I feel the same way so I tried something the other night for dinner and it was very tasty. I took the bag out of the freezer and put it in the frig to defrost a little and then when I was ready to cook I drained all the water of the bag and put the broccoli on a cookie sheet and I pout a little oil over it and salt and pepper and tossed to coat and then I sprinkled ALLOT of parm. cheese over the broccoli and baked in the over on 350 for 20 minutes it was yummy!!! Even the kids ate it because of the parm cheese on top.
2007-03-26 12:14:36 · answer #2 · answered by skyler 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either just put it in the carbonara sauce...stir fry it with any other things you may have (i know you said no, but leeks, sprong onions, mushrooms...No? ok then)
cheesy broccoli. Do brocolli cheese rather than cauliflower cheese...
you could also do a broccoli gratin,
use brocolli (250g)
1/2 cup plain yoghurt
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 tsp wholegrain mustard (you can improvise)
2 tbsp wholemeal breadcrumbs (you can make with flour and butter) (you dont have to use these)
salt and black pepper
break brocolli, cook in lightly salted boling water foir 8-10 mins, until tender. Drain well and transfer to a flameproof dish.
Mix yoghurt, grated cheese, mustard, season with pepper and spoon over broccoli.
sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top and plcae under the grill until golden brown serve hot.
2007-03-26 12:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by the_black_dance1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Roasted Broccolli
Preheat oven to 425'
Defrost, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Then spread out on a sheet pan and roast for 5-7 mins.
Totally healthy and delicious! The broccolli will get a little pit crisp on the florets.
You can do this with all sorts of veggies such as asparagus or cauliflower and even brussel sprouts. Some veggies do take longer to cook though.
2007-03-26 12:24:01 · answer #4 · answered by missbellacherie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have some cheese on hand, melt it and mix with broccoli.
BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
3 pounds broccoli, cooked
2 cups rice, cooked
21 ounces cream of mushroom soup
American cheese, sliced
salt, to taste
Mix cooked broccoli, rice, cream of mushroom soup and salt together.
Spread mixture in a 9 x 13 pan. Arrange sliced cheese on top of mixture.
Bake at 350 F until cheese melts.
Serving Size: 8
2007-03-26 12:19:23 · answer #5 · answered by Oh me oh my...♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BROCCOLI CHEESE CREPES
1 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen cut broccoli, cooked and drained
1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
3/4 c. shredded Swiss cheese (3 oz.)
2 tbsp. chopped pimento
10 Main Dish Crepes, below
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 tbsp. butter, melted
Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. In saucepan melt 1 tablespoons butter; stir in flour and salt. Stir in milk and reserved mushroom liquid. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese until melted. Stir in broccoli, mushrooms and pimento. Spoon about 1/4 cup filling along center of unbrowned side of each crepe. Overlap 2 opposite edges onto filling. Place in 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Bake, covered, at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Combine remaining 1/4 cup cheese, crumbs and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle on crepes. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more. Serves 5.
For microwave: drain mushrooms as above. In 1 quart measure prepare sauce as above; cook at high for 3 to 4 minutes stirring every minute. Continue preparation as above. Cover with plastic wrap and cook at high for 4 to 5 minutes turning dish once. Continue with topping as above. Cook 1 minute. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired
2007-03-26 12:16:13 · answer #6 · answered by mejjicanna 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can make a garlic butter or an herb butter and pour that on the broccoli.
2007-03-26 12:26:57 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband took Velveeta Cheese and mixed it in. Then he took bread crumbs and put it on top. He baked it in the oven - yummy!
2007-03-26 18:54:07 · answer #8 · answered by Claudia 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
maybe saute it in a frying pan with some chopped garlic and maby a lil bacon or pancetta.
2007-03-26 12:10:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
garlic rosemary
2007-03-26 12:15:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋