Broccoli Spears In Indian Spice Dressing Recipes

BROCCOLI SPEARS IN INDIAN-SPICE DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine amchoor and water in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart souffle dish. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for 5 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam. Remove from oven. Uncover and reserve.
• Put sesame seeds in a 1-quart souffle dish. Cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes. Stir in mustard seeds. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in cardamom seeds and sesame oil. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
• Remove from oven. Stir reserved amchoor liquid into seed mixture. Stir in salt. Allow to cool.
• Seeds from dressing will rise to the top; spoon them over the broccoli florets. Pour remaining dressing over all. Let broccoli marinate 1 to 2 hours at room temperature (or longer in the refrigerator), occasionally spooning dressing over the spears.

BROCCOLI SLAW WITH SPICY DRESSING

Steps:

• Place broccoli coleslaw mix in a bowl.
• Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, white sugar, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper together in a separate bowl. Pour over the broccoli slaw.

GARLIC BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• Set florets into a saucepan with a very small amount of water, cover with lid, and let steam until tender,about 5-10 minutes or so- it should still be bright green, but fork tender (if you like it softer, cook it longer, but it will turn olive green).
• Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
• Drain broccoli and place in serving dish.
• Pour lemon mixture over broccoli and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

SIMPLE MARINATED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian dressing mix in a sealable container; shake vigorously.
• Place broccoli in a plastic storage container, cover with marinade, and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for at least 3 hours.

OVEN ROASTED BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place broccoli spears in a single layer on a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper or non-stick sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning, lemon zest and some cheese; toss. Bake for 15 minutes, stir to re-distribute seasoning and oil for even coating. Continue to bake for 10 minutes or until florets begin to brown. Remove from oven, sprinkle with additional cheese.