Broccoli In Herbed Butter Recipes

BROCCOLI IN HERBED BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook broccoli until crisp-tender. Melt butter; add lemon juice, onion, salt and herbs. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish. Add butter mixture; stir to coat.

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC-HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Place butter in a small microwave safe dish.
• Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until melted.
• Stir in parsley, garlic, pepper and red pepper flakes.
• Place broccoli florets in a large microwave safe bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons water, and cover with wax paper.
• Microwave on High 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain well.
• Add butter mixture and salt to taste.
• Toss gently to coat.

BROCCOLI WITH HERBED BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim off large leaves from broccoli; remove tough ends of lower stems. Wash broccoli; peel if desired. For spears, cut lengthwise into 1-inch wide stalks. For pieces, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide stalks, then crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
• Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in Dutch oven; add broccoli. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until stems are crisp-tender.
• Prepare Herbed Butter Sauce while broccoli is cooking. Serve sauce over broccoli.

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the broccoli florets in a vegetable steamer basket.
• Pour about 3/4-inch water into a large saucepan. Place the steamer basket in the pan, bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cover. Steam for 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, place the center of the bread into a food processor and pulse to make bread crumbs. In a small saucepan, heat butter on medium high until butter turns a nutty brown color. Add the bread crumbs and toss in the butter. Pour the buttered crumbs onto the broccoli and toss to coat.

BROCCOLI WITH INFUSED BUTTER

Steps:

• Set up a steamer. Steam the broccoli florets for 3 to 5 minutes, until just slightly tender.
• In a separate small saucepan, heat the orange juice over medium-high heat. Reduce to 1/4 cup. Remove juice from heat and add butter, stirring to melt and combine thoroughly.
• Pour over the blanched broccoli and toss. Serve with the orange zest over the final served dish.

BROCCOLI GRATIN WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
• Combine broccoli and vegetable broth in a pot and cook over medium heat until broccoli is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain, and add to the casserole dish.
• Combine cream cheese, cream, and a few tablespoons of the vegetable broth from cooking the broccoli. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Distribute cream cheese mixture on top of the broccoli. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and butter pieces.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 45 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI WITH FRESH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water to boiling over high heat. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together butter, chives, thyme, lemon peel, salt and pepper until blended; set aside.
• Add cauliflower to boiling water in saucepan; cook 2 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; return to saucepan.
• Add butter mixture to vegetables in saucepan; toss to coat.

HERBED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in 1" of boiling water.
• (I used the stems, too.) Boil about 6 minutes until crisp tender; drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in skillet over med heat.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Heat about 1 minute, stirring often, until hot.
• Add broccoli and toss gently.

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI WITH FRESH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Fill a stock pot with 8 to 10 cups of water. Place stock pot over high heat and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring the water to boil. Add the cauliflower and boil for 2 minutes. Then, add the broccoli and continue boiling for 3 minutes. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, use a fork to mash together the butter, chives, thyme, lemon peel, salt, and pepper.
• Gently, stir in the butter mixture into the vegetables.