Festive Broccoli Tomato Bake Recipes

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Add broccoli to a large bowl. Add the shallots, cherry tomatoes, garlic and red pepper flakes with 4 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread onto large baking sheet. Roast until the stems are tender-crisp and lightly golden brown, about 18 minutes. Grate the Parmesan over the broccoli while it's hot.

FESTIVE CORN 'N' BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, combine the broccoli, corn and butter; cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in the basil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

FESTIVE BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, salad dressing, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and dill. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, sprinkle with sunflower kernels.

BROCCOLI AND TOMATO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Stir in the carrots and celery, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli, recover, and steam until bright green, 4 minutes. Remove the broccoli from the steamer and place in a 8x8 inch baking dish; set aside.
• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pour the can of diced tomatoes and green olives into the skillet with the onion and carrot mixture. Stir and cook over medium-high heat until most of the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Mix in the maple syrup, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook and stir for 3 minutes.
• Pour the sauce over the broccoli in the 8x8 inch baking dish. Evenly distribute the goat cheese and Parmesan cheese over the broccoli and sauce.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese begins to brown, about 20 minutes.

TOMATO BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add the broccoli, tomatoes, parsley, bouillon, salt, oregano and basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in macaroni and 3/4 cup cheese., Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

FESTIVE BROCCOLI WITH BUTTERED RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Bring a medium-size pot of salted water to boiling.
• Add broccoli florets and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Heat 2 tbsp butter in medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add red pepper and garlic; reduce heat to medium-low heat.
• Cook stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add remaining tbsp butter, salt and pepper.
• Place broccoli in bowl.
• Pour butter over top.
• Serve at once.

BROCCOLI TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a large saucepan with 1-inch of water Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, mushrooms and onions. , In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

BROCCOLI WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the tops of the broccoli into bite-size florets. Cut the broccoli stems into 1 1/2-inch lengths, trimming and discarding the outer coating. There should be about 6 cups of broccoli pieces.
• Meanwhile, bring to a boil enough water to cover the broccoli when added. Add the broccoli, and after the water returns to a boil, cook another 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
• Peel the tomatoes, and cut them lengthwise into eighths. Scrape away and discard the seeds and the pulpy portions around them. Set the tomato strips aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet, and add the broccoli and pepper flakes.
• Add the tomato strips, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, shaking the skillet and stirring so that the ingredients blend and cook evenly, about 2 minutes.

ITALIAN BROCCOLI WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash and cut broccoli florets in 1/2 inch pieces.
• Place broccoli and water in a shallow, round microwave-safe dish.
• Cover with plastic wrap or lid and microwave on HIGH for 5-7 minutes or until tender (every microwave is different, so keep an eye on them!).
• Stir several times- Drain.
• Stir in oregano, pepper, lemon juice and tomato wedges.
• Sprinkle cheese on top.
• Cover and microwave to melt cheese.
• Let stand 2 minutes before serving.