Elegant Broccoli Recipes

BROCCOLI ELEGANT

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, 1/4 cup butter and the seasoning packet from stuffing mixes; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; add stuffing crumbs and toss. Let stand for 5 minutes. , Spoon stuffing around edges of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place broccoli spears in center of dish. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add cream cheese; stir until melted. Add onions; mix well. Pour over broccoli. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

EASY BUT ELEGANT BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; cook the onion, carrot and garlic for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the stock and bring to a boil; add the broccoli.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the soup in batches and transfer to a glass bowl.
• Stir in the cream; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until chilled.
• Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
• If you prefer hot soup, serve when ready with a sprinkling of chopped parsley on each serving.

BROCCOLI ELEGANT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Combine water and 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in stuffing mix and let stand 5 minutes.
• Spoon stuffing around the edge of baking dish, leaving a well in the center. Arrange broccoli spears in well.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add bouillon.
• Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. Whisk in cream cheese and salt, mixing until smooth. Stir in onion. Pour sauce over broccoli. Sprinkle with cheddar and paprika.
• Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes longer.

ELEGANT BROCCOLI BISQUE

Steps:

• In a medium pot, combine the potatoes, water or stock, onion , tarragon and broccoli. (Note: If using frozen broccoli, wait 5-10 minutes before adding it.) Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes, till the vegetables are tender.
• Combine the milk, almond butter, tahini, mustard and stir together well. Set aside.
• Transfer the vegetables, in batches, to a food processor and blend each batch with some of the milk mixture. Blend about 20-30 seconds, until smooth but still just chunky enough to be thick.
• Return the soup to the pot. Pour that last 1/2 cup of liquid into the food processor to rinse it out into the pot. Stir in the salt and white pepper, to taste.
• Reheat over medium-low, for five minutes or so. Serve with sandwiches, baked potatoes, or rolls with almond butter or margarine.

ELEGANT BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli in 9x13 dish.
• In saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter.
• Add flour, oxo and salt; stir to form a smooth paste.
• Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; bring to a boil.
• Cook and stir 2 minutes.
• Add cream cheese; stir until melted (if mixture seems too thick, add a small amount of hot, melted butter to thin).
• Add onions.
• Pour over broccoli.
• Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
• Bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until bubbly.