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

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

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

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

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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.

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 secret ingredient behind this creamy, good-for-you soup? Tahini! Avocado toasts are the perfect accompaniment.

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.

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, or better yet, make all three! Your guests will thank you.

A pie plate and store-bought dough make deep-dish pizza a cinch to pull together on a weeknight. We love topping ours with broccoli, soppressata, cheddar, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

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.

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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.