{"id":84146,"date":"2019-03-11T18:45:20","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T13:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=84146"},"modified":"2019-03-11T18:41:44","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T13:11:44","slug":"5-easy-broccoli-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/food\/5-easy-broccoli-recipes","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Broccoli Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?attachment_id=84148\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84148\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Lets-Make-Broccoli-Delicious.jpg\" alt=\" Broccoli Recipes\" width=\"669\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Lets-Make-Broccoli-Delicious.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Lets-Make-Broccoli-Delicious-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Lets-Make-Broccoli-Delicious-665x348.jpg 665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The exotic vegetable broccoli has been making waves. It&#8217;s highly nutritious and filled with extreme goodness. But, how can you really eat it? Worry not, we&#8217;ll help you with some easy to make dishes. Happy cooking.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>I. Broccoli Bake:<\/strong> Health and cheese, taste and veggies \u2013 the broccoli bake is the perfect recipe that blends taste and nutrition. Oh, and the creamy flavour it has! We bet you&#8217;d lick your fingers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?attachment_id=84149\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84149\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Bake.jpg\" alt=\"Broccoli Bake\" width=\"669\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Bake.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Bake-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Bake-665x348.jpg 665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">500 gm broccoli florets<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">300 ml milk<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">250 gm cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">3 Tbsp plain flour or maida<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">A pinch of nutmeg<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 slices stale white bread<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 Tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Black pepper<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Salt<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 green chilli, finely chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Steps<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">1. Preheat the oven to 400\u02daF \/ 200\u02daC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">2. Take the floret and boil them in salted water until they become tender. This will take about 7-10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">3. Take a pan and boil the milk. Now, add wheat keeping the mixture to a simmer. Add 75% of the total cheese at this stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">4. Now, to the cheese sauce mixture, add nutmeg and garlic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">5. Put the broccoli in a microwave-safe dish. Pour the cheese sauce over it. Also, take some bread <strong>and<\/strong> break it into small pieces with hand and spread it all over along with the whatever cheese is left. Also, sprinkle over spices &#8211; black pepper, salt, and chilli. Pour some olive oil over it. This will help in making the bread crispy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">6. Bake for half an hour. A golden brown colour should appear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">7. Serve with a smile!<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>II. Broccoli Salad with French Dressing:<\/strong> We know what you think about salad. But this one is here to change your mind. Super delicious and a powerhouse of nutrients, this salad comes with french dressing. Can you ask for more?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?attachment_id=84151\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84151\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Salad-with-French-Dressing.jpg\" alt=\"Broccoli Salad with French Dressing\" width=\"669\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Salad-with-French-Dressing.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Salad-with-French-Dressing-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Salad-with-French-Dressing-665x348.jpg 665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 large broccoli florets, stalk included<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 medium carrot<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">4 celery sticks<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 sweet red bell pepper<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Ingredients for French Dressing:<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 Tbsp lemon juice<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/4 Tbsp mild mustard<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/4 Tbsp salt<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 Tbsp white wine vinegar<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Freshly-ground black pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/4 Tbsp sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">1. Take the pepper and remove the seeds. Cut it into small squares. Take the carrot and grate it after peeling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">2. Take the broccoli and slice it through the stems. This way you&#8217;ll get the thinly-sliced stalks and chopped tops. Remove the outer layers and chop finely the celery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">3. Mix all these together. Now add the<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>French Dressing and mix once again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">4. Refrigerate for half an hour. Serve on a layer of finely-shredded lettuce.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>For French Dressing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">1. Take the ingredients and place them in a screw-top jar. Shake well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">2. Refrigerate before serving. Also, shake well one more time before using.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>III. Chatpati Broccoli:<\/strong> This is what happens when broccoli meets the masala. Made with pepper and tamarind, this savoury dish can be your breakfast or evening snack. Suit yourself.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?attachment_id=84152\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84152\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Chatpati-Broccoli.jpg\" alt=\"Chatpati Broccoli\" width=\"669\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Chatpati-Broccoli.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Chatpati-Broccoli-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Chatpati-Broccoli-665x348.jpg 665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 Tbsp oil<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">250 gm small broccoli-cuts<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">4-5 curry leaves<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 tsp mustard seeds<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/8 tsp asafoetida powder<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">3-4 whole red pepper<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">50 gm ginger-shredded fine<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 tsp cumin<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">20 gm tamarind-soaked in 1 cup water and strained<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 tsp garlic-chopped fine<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 tsp salt or to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">1. Take a pan and heat oil. Fry red pepper, curry leaves, cumin, asafoetida, and mustard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">2. When spluttering sounds start coming from the seeds, it&#8217;s time to add garlic and ginger. Keep saut\u00e9ing until a light brown colour develops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">3. Now, add the broccoli and saut\u00e9 over for some time on high flame. Lower the heat after some time. Cover the lid and cook till it becomes a bit biteable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">4. Add salt and tamarind. Let the whole mixture boil. It is ready to serve now.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>IV. Broccoli Pasta:<\/strong> What is quick, easy and cheesy? The Broccoli Pasta, of course. With the goodness of Broccoli and oodles of parmesan cheese, you know you&#8217;re looking at a worldly dish!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?attachment_id=84150\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Pasta.jpg\" alt=\"Broccoli Pasta\" width=\"669\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Pasta.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Pasta-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Broccoli-Pasta-665x348.jpg 665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 Cup pasta, boiled<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/2 tsp Red chillies, chopped<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 tsp Garlic, chopped<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/4 Cup Broccoli<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Oil<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">To taste Salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Steps<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">1. Take a pan and heat the oil. Saut\u00e9 garlic in it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">2. Now, add some red chillies. Add pepper and salt as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">3. Put broccoli in too. Cook for 2 minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">4. Now, add boiled pasta into it. Add parmesan cheese as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">5. Cook for about two to three minutes. Serve it hot.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>V. Wasabi and Broccoli Soup:<\/strong> Let&#8217;s drizzle the French soup with spices! Extremely flavourful, this soup is infused with the Asian touch of wasabi. Amazing, isn&#8217;t it?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?attachment_id=84147\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84147\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Wasabi-and-Broccoli-Soup.jpg\" alt=\"Wasabi and Broccoli Soup\" width=\"669\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Wasabi-and-Broccoli-Soup.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Wasabi-and-Broccoli-Soup-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/ci-moi-images\/my-india\/2019\/03\/Wasabi-and-Broccoli-Soup-665x348.jpg 665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/2 tsp wasabi<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/2 garlic, chopped fine<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Olive oil<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Some cheese<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 bowl broccoli, chopped<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/2 cup cream<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 apple, chopped<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 tsp butter<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 potato, chopped into small cubes<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Red chilly flakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">1. Take a pan and fry the onions in olive oil. Put some garlic in too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">2. Put the broccoli in there as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">3. To get the broccoli cooked, add some water to it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">4. In halfway between the process, add some cheese and wasabi as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">5. Mix thoroughly. Add the cream.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">6. Blend this mixture in a mixer. Keep it aside for some time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">7. Take another pan and fry the potatoes in olive oil until a brown colour appears.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">8. After that drain all of the residual oil and sprinkle salt on potatoes. Keep it aside for some time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">9. Now, prepare for the apple compote. Take another pan and heat some butter. Now, add just a pinch of sugar and put the chopped apple in it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">10. Heat it on a slow flame until the apple becomes all brown and gooey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">11. Take a bowl and pour the whole soup prepared in it. Season with red chilly flakes. Garnish with the fried potatoes as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">12. Serve it with the apple syrup.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Which dish appealed to you the most?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The exotic vegetable broccoli has been making waves. It&#8217;s highly nutritious and filled with extreme goodness. But, how can you really eat it? Worry not, we&#8217;ll help you with some easy to make dishes. 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