For ages, broccoli has had a bad reputation taste-wise. From the late former president George H.W. Bush’s famous contempt for it to all the three-year-olds out there with their mouths tightly shut at mealtime, this vegetable (perhaps more than most) is hardly hailed as dinner’s winner. But that’s about […]
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For ages, broccoli has had a bad reputation taste-wise. From the late former president George H.W. Bush's famous contempt for it to all the three-year-olds out there with their mouths tightly shut at mealtime, this vegetable (perhaps more than most) is hardly hailed as dinner's winner.
But that's about to change.
Why? Because it's about time this nutritious, cruciferous veggie gets its time in the spotlight. A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is has lots of fiber and vitamins. Just one cup has as much vitamin C as an orange! It's also a great addition to the grocery list for being budget friendly; plus, it's readily available year round in supermarkets, which means that you can use it whenever you want.
If that's not enough to entice you to eat your veggies, we're here to help. Luckily, the fabulous chefs and cooks who frequent the TODAY kitchen are flavor magicians who can dress broccoli up or down, roast it on a sheet pan with crispy chicken Parm, glaze it in a lively miso dressing and even sneak it into pepperoni rolls so kids (and adults!) might actually get excited to eat their broccoli.
So roll up your sleeves, stock up on a few heads of the good stuff and try these easy, delicious dishes starring broccoli.
Side dishes and appetizers with broccoli
Roasting veggies with salt, garlic powder and pepper makes them so delicious. Make sure to evenly spread the broccoli out on the sheet pan so you can get lots of little crispy bits in every bite.
Making a sauce for vegetables, such as this zesty orange one, adds great flavor and encourages picky eaters with veggie aversions to enjoy their greens more.
Say goodbye to bags of freezer-burned Tater Tots. Joy Bauer's homemade version is so easy and delicious. By replacing the potato with broccoli, she cuts back on carbs and calories without sacrificing texture and flavor.
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This soup incorporates three nutritional-powerhouse ingredients: onions, broccoli and Greek yogurt. It's only 100 calories per cup, contains six grams of protein and six grams of fiber. Pair it with a piece of for the ultimate (and complete) feel-good meal.
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Fried rice is the ultimate customizable meal. You can your choice of rice, your and a variety of veggies to create an easy and filling dinner to suit your taste.
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