13 Broccoli Recipes That Will Make You Want To Eat Your Trees

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Broccoli is a healthy, delicious, and very versatile cruciferous veggie that should have a starring role in your diet. Sadly, many people of all ages think that they hate broccoli. How could you hate broccoli when it’s so tasty and good for you? When you cook it properly or find the right recipe, even the fiercest broccoli haters will change their minds. Here are thirteen broccoli recipes that are so good that even the haters will be swayed. 

1. Pesto Quiche

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Start your morning off right with this delicious and healthy pesto quiche that is every bit as flavorful as it is healthy. It goes great with tea or coffee and you can easily serve it with your favorite breakfast sides such as breakfast potatoes.

2. Spaghetti Cups

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If you need a few smaller snacks or something to pack in lunches, these spaghetti cups are an excellent option. they have broccoli added so you’ll get some vegetables with your pasta. they are perfectly sized for a kid’s lunch or as a snack for adults.

3. Chicken Broccoli and Ziti with Crunchy Breadcrumbs

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The whole family will love the delicious flavors in this simple chicken broccoli and ziti with crunchy breadcrumbs. You are also going to love that you can have this healthy dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. This easy weeknight dinner will be a flavorful hit with the whole family.

4. Vegetable Breakfast Tart

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This delicious vegetable breakfast tart is filled with healthy veggies like broccoli, red bell pepper, and onions to start your day off right. You are going to love this tasty tart, perfect for weekdays or special occasions. 

5. Garlic Broccoli

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Garlic broccoli is the perfect easy side dish for any dinner. It’s so good that even the kids will ask for seconds. Nothing beats cheesy broccoli, but if that cheese is parmesan, it takes that broccoli to a whole new level.

6. Raw Asian Broccoli Salad

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If you are looking for a delicious Asian-inspired salad, this raw Asian broccoli salad fits the bill nicely. Broccoli, carrots, and cucumbers are combined with a homemade Asian dressing you are going to love. 

7. Broccoli Quiche

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Broccoli quiche is a delicious meal that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This quiche is easy to make and filled with broccoli, mushrooms, red onions, and cheese. Serve it with a salad for a complete meal.

8. Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Broccoli cheddar soup is the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold day. It comes together very quickly, too, so it’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve it with some crusty garlic bread for a complete meal. 

9. Broccoli Salad

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This tasty broccoli salad can be served as a side dish or as a main dish. The broccoli, avocado, almonds, and tomatoes combine to create tons of flavors and textures you love. This salad has an incredibly satisfying crunch and so much fiber you won’t be able to help feeling full after just one serving.

10. Pesto Broccoli Casserole

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Pesto broccoli casserole is the perfect combination of flavors that everyone will enjoy. Broccoli, chicken breasts, pesto, pasta, and cheese make a dinner that the whole family will love, and the leftovers are amazing, too.  

11. Easy Chicken Teriyaki

A bowl of this Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe served over a bed of rice.
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You don’t have to go out for a delicious meal of chicken teriyaki because it is easy to make at home. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that the family will love. 

12. Broccoli Slaw

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Broccoli slaw is easy to make with shredded broccoli that is dressed up with dried cranberries, almonds, and a tangy homemade dressing. This is a delicious, healthy side dish that’s perfect for a BBQ.

13. Roasted Leftover Vegetable Tray Soup

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Have you ever served a veggie tray at a party only to end up with a whole bunch of leftover veggies? Don’t throw them out. Roast them, and make this amazing leftover vegetable tray soup for a comforting meal the family will love. 

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Author: Tiffany McCauley

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Tiffany McCauley is a nationally syndicated writer and an award-winning cookbook author and food blogger. She has been featured on MSN, Huffington Post, Country Living Magazine, HealthLine, Redbook, and many more. Her food specialty is healthy comfort food recipes.

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