Broccoli Spears With Saucy Hummus Recipes

SAVORY BROCCOLI SPEARS

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Cooking broccoli in broth and soy sauce gives spark to an otherwise ordinary vegetable. The toasted almonds add a pleasant crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons slivered or sliced almonds
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
1/3 cup chicken broth or water
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a skillet, saute almonds in butter until golden brown. Remove; set aside. Add remaining ingredients to skillet. Cover; cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SUPREMELY SPICY HUMMUS

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I love to use this as a dip for pita bread.

Provided by Uncle Richard

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Hummus Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

¼ cup tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
5 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Combine tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, sesame oil, and hot sauce in a food processor or blender; blend until very smooth, about 3 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and blend for 2 minutes. Add water and blend for 3 minutes more. Chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 275.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH HUMMUS

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Yield Serves 2 as a light main course

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

a 19-ounce can chick-peas, rinsed and drained (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons well-stirred tahini (sesame seed paste)*
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt
3 to 6 tablespoons water
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed well, spun dry, and minced
1 pound broccoli, tough ends of stems discarded
*available at specialty foods shops and most supermarkets

Steps:

In a food processor purée chick-peas, tahini, lemon juice, oil, and garlic paste and, if a smoother texture is desired, force through a fine sieve into a bowl. Whisk in enough water to reach a pourable but still thick consistency and stir in parsley and salt to taste.
Cut broccoli stems into spears about 5 inches long with flowerets 1 1/2 inches wide. On a steamer rack set over boiling water steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
Serve broccoli topped with hummus.

SAUCY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

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"This saucy casserole won Grand Champion in the heart healthy contest at a local fair last year," reports Rhonda Sells of Strafford, Missouri. "Its tempting appearance makes folks want to dig right in."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup crushed seasoned stuffing
1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine, melted
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

Place broccoli in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine soup and lemon juice; pour over broccoli. Toss stuffing and margarine; sprinkle over soup mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC BROCCOLI SPEARS

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A favorite side dish veggie I often make for my family. Don't walk away from the pan - broccoli cooks very quickly and you need to check it soon to prevent it overcooking. Sometimes it will take a little longer to cook, other times it will take a little less. I have a glass lid on my saucepan, so I can see when it is ready - it gets very bright green when it is ready, then very quickly starts to turn olive green if it cooks a little too long. I like mine tender, but still a little crispy - the longer you cook it, the softer it gets, but you also lose that lovely color. It is up to you.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb fresh broccoli, cut into florets
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Set florets into a saucepan with a very small amount of water, cover with lid, and let steam until tender,about 5-10 minutes or so- it should still be bright green, but fork tender (if you like it softer, cook it longer, but it will turn olive green).
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
Drain broccoli and place in serving dish.
Pour lemon mixture over broccoli and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 201.3, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2, Protein 3.3

BROCCOLI SPEARS WITH GARLIC SAUCE

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Categories Garlic Vegetable Side Stir-Fry Low Fat Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Broccoli Winter Healthy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb broccoli (about 1 head)
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
3 tablespoons Asian oyster sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

Steps:

Peel off tough outer skin of broccoli stem, then halve broccoli crosswise (top half with florets should equal length of bottom half). Cut bottom half (stem) lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide wedges, then cut top half (stem with florets) into long spears with 1/2-inch-wide wedges.
Heat a wok over high heat until beginning to smoke, then add canola oil and swirl to coat sides. Stir-fry garlic until golden, about 30 seconds, then add broccoli and stir-fry 5 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce and stock and cook, covered, until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with sesame oil.