Fresh Broccoli Recipes

1. Fresh Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup Marzetti® Roasted Garlic Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
• 4 cups broccoli flowerets
• 1 (6 ounce) package sliced button mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 scallions, 4-inch green and white parts, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 yellow pepper, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Directions

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook broccoli for 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse and cool under cold water. Combine the mushrooms, parsley and scallions in a bowl. In another bowl, combine the broccoli, mushroom mixture and peppers and toss with 2/3 cup Marzetti Roasted Garlic Italian Dressing. Serve.

2.  Broccoli, Potato and Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 1/2 pounds peeled and cubed potatoes
• 5 cups boiling water
• 4 cubes chicken bouillon
• 3 cups fresh broccoli, cooked and drained
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

• In a large stock pot saute onion in butter. Add potatoes, water and bouillon cubes. Cover, bring to boil and then reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Remove tough outer skin of broccoli stems and cook broccoli. Once cooked add to soup.
• In a blender or food processor puree half of the soup and return to stock pot. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add cheese and heat soup through until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

3.  Stir Fried Kale and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 7 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 chile pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut in thin strips
• juice of 2 limes
• salt

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Stir in garlic and chile pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli; cook 1 minute. Add kale, and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in lime juice, and season with salt to taste. Toss well.