In this culinary adventure, we'll embark on a journey to tantalize your taste buds with baby broccoli, an often-overlooked vegetable with a delicate flavor and remarkable versatility. Our destination is a collection of delectable recipes that showcase the many ways to prepare and relish this underappreciated gem. One recipe highlights the vibrant flavors of an orange sauce, a delightful complement to the baby broccoli's subtle sweetness. Another recipe takes a Mediterranean twist, infusing the baby broccoli with aromatic herbs and tangy lemon zest. If a quick and easy stir-fry is more your style, we have a recipe for you too. And for those seeking a delightful side dish, we offer a simple yet flavorful sautéed baby broccoli with garlic and olive oil. No matter your culinary preferences, this diverse selection of recipes promises an unforgettable experience, celebrating the unique charm of baby broccoli.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BROCCOLI WITH ORANGE SAUCE
If you like oranges, you'll enjoy this citrusy sauce I adopted when looking for more interesting way to serve broccoli. It's also nice as a dipping sauce for pork chops and chicken. -Estelle Hardin of Kanab, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and bouillon. Stir in water, orange juice and zest until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened., Drain broccoli and place in a serving bowl. Garnish with orange slices and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BABY BROCCOLI WITH ORANGE SAUCE
This spicy, tangy side dish is great alongside Asian chicken and chili soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook baby broccoli until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine orange juice, shallots, vinegar, and pepper flakes, if using; simmer over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over baby broccoli; toss gently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 g, Protein 4 g
SAUTEED BABY BROCCOLI
This delicious vegetable, which you may see labeled as baby broccoli, broccolini, or asparation, is a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale. It has a slightly milder, sweeter taste than broccoli and a more tender texture.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. Add baby broccoli; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until baby broccoli has turned bright green and is tender, about 9 minutes. Serve immediately.
QUICK BROCCOLI WITH ORANGE SAUCE
As a busy working mother, I was looking for a good broccoli recipe that didn't take very long to make. This one, adapted from an old cookbook, can be whipped up in a hurry. I think you'll find it complements the rest of my favorite meal. -Edie DeSpain Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook broccoli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in cornstarch until smooth. Gradually stir in orange juice; add orange zest. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain broccoli; drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SAUTéED BROCCOLI WITH TOASTED GARLIC, ORANGE AND SESAME
Broccoli was kicked around for years before anyone decided to have fun with it. For a while broccoli lay spent and lifeless, then went irritably crisp. This recipe advances at high speed with admirable results. I toasted garlic slivers in olive oil until sweet and nutty, added oyster sauce to round the edges, then a rustle of sesame seeds and a wisp of orange to pull the whole thing into focus.
Provided by Kay Rentschler
Categories dinner, quick, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse broccoli. Cut off thick stem where it meets slender stalks, and reserve. With sharp paring knife separate stalks into florets, leaving stems about 1 1/2 inches long on each. Cut pieces in two lengthwise and lay flat-side down. Cut each piece lengthwise in two and repeat until you have 3-inch-long carved floret and stem pieces of approximately equal thickness (about 1/2-inch) top to bottom. Peel tough skin from stems, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch medallions. There should be 12 ounces of broccoli, about 7 cups. Set aside.
- Toast sesame seeds in large nonstick skillet over low heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl, and set aside.
- Place olive oil and garlic in skillet over low heat. Toast garlic, stirring frequently, until garlic is deep golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add pepper flakes to hot oil, and stir. Transfer to small bowl, and set aside. Toss broccoli, salt and 1/4 cup water in same skillet, cover and set over high heat. Cook until broccoli is tender, shaking pan and stirring once, 4 minutes. Uncover skillet (water should be gone), and toss. Stir in garlic and oil, oyster sauce and orange peel. Transfer to warm serving platter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 87, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 264 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
BROCCOLI WITH ORANGE SAUCE
This recipe is adapted from a Taste of Home's What's Cooking Hoiday 2006. It is a quick and healthy way to prepare broccoli.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place an inch of water in the bottom of a steamer pot and bring to a boil.
- Place the brocolli in the steamer basket and place over the boiling water; cover and steam until crisp tender, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients except the orange slices.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Drain the broccoli and place in a serving dish, pour sauce over, toss to coat and garnish with orange slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.3, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 35.2, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 2.6
BROCCOLI WITH ORANGE SAUCE
This came from a kids' cookbook but was so easy to make and quite good so I decided to post it. You might want to double the sauce components.
Provided by the80srule
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the broccoli crown into florets. (if using pre-cut or frozen florets, skip this step.).
- Combine the olive oil, orange juice, and marmalade in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until mixture starts to bubble slightly.
- Pour the orange sauce over the broccoli and top with chopped walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 112.1, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 18.8, Protein 11
Tips:
- For the most flavorful baby broccoli, choose bunches with tightly closed florets and deep green color.
- Trim the baby broccoli by cutting off the tough ends of the stems.
- To blanch the baby broccoli, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the baby broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the florets are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the baby broccoli to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- To make the orange sauce, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, drizzle the orange sauce over the blanched baby broccoli and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Conclusion:
This baby broccoli with orange sauce is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The baby broccoli is blanched to perfection and then tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. The toasted almonds add a nice crunch and flavor to the dish. This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy side dish, give this baby broccoli with orange sauce a try!
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