30 Tried-and-True Broccoli Recipes You Need in Your Life

Make broccoli the star of a pizza pie. Lightly charred pieces mingle with caramelized lemon slices, rich melted Gouda, and a touch of nutty Parmesan.

Roasting deepens the flavor of broccoli. Served on a bed of brown rice, this simple vegetarian dish becomes a filling meal.

Crank up the crunch with this delicious take on fritto misto. Florets become a fantastic starter after a dip in a light, crunchy batter. Drop in a few sage leaves and peperoncini, then fry it all until crackly and golden. Pair the finished dish with a zippy dipping sauce of vinegar, garlic, salt, and peperoncini brine, and rush the fritto misto from pot to table pronto—it's best served blow-on-it-first hot.

Impossible to resist once the temperature starts to drop, this comforting casserole pairs tender broccoli with a rich cheese sauce and buttery cracker topping.

There's no cream in this creamy-tasting, vibrant broccoli soup. The baby spinach and buttery leeks give it color and smooth texture. A swirl of crème fraîche and store-bought pretzel nuggets top it off.

Bright-green broccoli florets and cheddar cheese are a combination that kids and adults can agree on at any meal.

Blanch broccoli florets to bring out their sweetness, then dunk them in a classic buttermilk ranch dip brightened with fresh herbs.

We've updated the classic pairing of franks and beans with roasted broccoli and a bright pepperoncini sauce. Serve it over polenta tonight, then turn it into a scrumptious pizza tomorrow.

Take a pass on takeout. Instead, stir-fry broccoli with tender skirt steak and bottled black-bean garlic sauce—the "treetops" soak up every silky drop.

This grain salad brings together so many of our favorite ingredients: black rice, roasted broccoli, toasted almonds, fresh parsley, and scallions. A creamy roasted garlic vinaigrette ties all the flavors together beautifully.

The smashed-potato filling of our Indian-inspired slab pie is studded with bits of broccoli, plus taste-bud-tingling coriander and cumin and mustard seeds.

Roasted broccoli is blanketed in creamy bechamel, showered with Gruyere, and baked until bubbly and golden. Try giving cauliflower or Brussels sprouts the same treatment. Better yet, make all three! Your guests will thank you.

Flavor-bomb roasted broccoli with feta, seeds, and spices for a side that can moonlight as a meatless main.

Instead of discarding broccoli stalks, transform them into a spectacular salad with the help of soy sauce, spicy sesame oil, and sesame seeds.

This Southeast Asian soup is spicy enough to ward off the chill (or the beginnings of a cold) and delicious enough to delight for dinner any night.

Never throw out your broccoli stems again! Julienne them along with celery and green apple, then toss with mayo, mustard, and lemon juice for a sensational slaw.

Fast and delicious, this comforting vegetarian pasta shows off broccoli in a whole new light. Who needs basil?

Combining chickpeas with steamed broccoli makes for a quick and delicious dish that's rich in fiber and protein and can be served as a main or a side. As it can be made up to two days in advance, it's a nice salad for a desk lunch—though we like it plenty for a fast weeknight meal over a bed of greens or in a toasted pita.

Who would ever argue about eating their vegetables when the vegetables in question are baked in a creamy sauce and topped with a cheesy, crunchy crust?

Minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and a splash of vinegar are quick-and-easy additions to liven up steamed broccoli.

Scatter broccoli florets and Pecorino Romano over puff pastry to concoct this savory tart. Serve it with a salad for a light dinner or cut into small squares for an extraordinary appetizer.

Take classic broccoli to the next level by making this Asian-inspired side dish. Toss steamed broccoli in lime juice and soy sauce, then finish it with a topping of toasted chopped cashews. Enjoy it with teriyaki chicken, ribs, or our Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Wings.

Colorful, flavorful, and healthy, this vegetarian dinner features broccoli in a starring role with delicata squash, tender greens, and red cabbage playing supporting parts. The tahini sauce brings everything together—it's also wonderful with greens, chicken, or salmon.

Don't toss broccoli stalks! If you peel and thinly slice them, you can cook them the way you do florets.

This penne pasta salad has a high proportion of vegetables to make it a light and nutritious vegetarian meal. Roasting the broccoli and garlic caramelizes their natural sugars and deepens their flavor. Kalamata olives, jarred roasted red peppers, walnuts, and a lemony dressing round out the dish.

These pizza pockets make a quick and easy weeknight dinner when you start with store-bought dough. Serve with your favorite tomato sauce for dipping.

Roasting adds a wonderful char to mushrooms, peppers, and broccoli that permeates each Gouda-blanketed bite of these open-faced sandwiches.

This rich chowder is thickened with a roux made from bacon fat. Fresh broccoli and frozen corn kernels add a healthy dose of vegetables.

Craving something warm for breakfast? Give this nourishing soup a try. Broccoli and chickpeas are simmered with plenty of aromatics and flavored with umami-rich white miso.