Broccoli With Red Onion And Cumin Recipes

BROCCOLI AND RED ONION QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie dough and crimp as desired; chill 30 minutes. Line with foil, then fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the crust is set, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and continue baking until lightly golden, 5 to 10 more minutes. Let cool while you prepare the filling.
• Put the broccoli and red onions in a large bowl. Add the pepper jack and toss to combine.
• Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the chives. Add the and paprika, chile powder or lemon zest, if desired. Spread the vegetable-cheese mixture in the crust, then pour the egg mixture on top. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake until the filling is set, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before slicing.
• Pulse the flour, salt and sugar in a food processor. Add about one-third of the butter; process until the butter is combined. Pulse in the remaining butter in 5 or 6 pulses to form coarse crumbs. Add the vinegar; pulse quickly a few times while adding 1/3 cup ice water. Squeeze some dough between your fingers. It should just hold its shape; if it's still crumbly, quickly pulse in more ice water by the tablespoonful. (Do not overwork the dough.)
• Turn the dough out onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap the dough, then press and flatten into a thin round. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Roll out the dough into an 11-to-12-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface. Center over a 9-inch pie plate. Fold in the edges and crimp as desired. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using.

BROCCOLI WITH ONIONS AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Bring a large skillet or wide deep saucepan of water to a boil.
• Add the broccoli and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender and still bright green, 6 to 7 minutes.
• While the broccoli is cooking, heat a skillet and toast cumin seeds for 1 to 2 minutes or until very fragrant. (don't burn it!). Remove from heat and crush or grind in a spice grinder.
• Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic, cook while stirring, until the onion is limp, about 4 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients, including the cumin, and cook for 1 minute.
• Drain broccoli well and transfer to a serving platter or shallow bowl.
• Spoon onions on top. Serve hot.

BROCCOLI AND CELERY SLAW

Steps:

• Combine the broccoli, celery, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
• To prepare the dressing, in a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, zest, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cover and allow the slaw to sit for at least 30 minutes, tossing every so often to combine well. Top with raisins before serving.

RED BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook, turning frequently, over medium high heat until evenly browned. Cool, and then crumble.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spread slivered almonds on a cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once during toasting. Cool.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, crumbled bacon, celery, green onions, red onions, grapes, and toasted almonds. Toss with mayonnaise dressing. Chill for several hours in the refrigerator.

BROCCOLI WITH RED ONIONS, BLUE CHEESE AND MINT

Steps:

• Cut broccoli into large pieces.
• Steam broccoli until tender but still bright green, about 10-12 minutes.
• Peel onions and cut in half through root end. Cut onion into thin slices.
• Heat oil in large skillet. Add onions and cook until soft, and some are dark brown and crispy, about 10 minutes.
• Put broccoli in a large bowl, add onions, cheese and mint.
• Toss, adding salt, pepper and more olive oil if necessary.
• Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI WITH RED ONION AND CUMIN

Steps:

• 1. In a skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic, stirring, until the onion is limp, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 1 minute. Reserve in the pan off heat. 2. Bring a large skillet or wide deep saucepan of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender and still bright green, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a serving platter or shallow bowl. Spoon the onions on top. Serve hot.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BROCCOLI AND ONION CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Place a steamer basket in a pot over boiling water, and steam the broccoli about 5 minutes, until tender. Place the onions in a separate pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender. Arrange the broccoli and onions in the prepared dish.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the flour until smooth. Blend in the milk until thickened. Blend in the cream cheese until melted. Pour the mixture over the broccoli and onions. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, and top with bread crumbs.
• Bake covered in the preheated oven 30 minutes. Remove cover, and continue baking 30 minutes, until lightly browned.

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI WITH PICKLED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring onions, vinegar, and salt to a boil, covered, and remove pan from heat. Cool onion mixture, uncovered, and drain.
• Bring a kettle of salted water to a boil for broccoli. Cut broccoli into 2 1/2-inch flowerets and cut remaining stems into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Blanch flowerets 3 minutes and drain well in a colander.
• In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté half of flowerets and stems with salt to taste, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes, transferring to a bowl. Sauté remaining flowerets and stems in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same manner. Sprinkle broccoli with pickled red onions.

BROCCOLI AND RED ONION QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Make the broccoli filling. Steam the broccoli crown for four minutes, then remove from the heat. Rinse with cold water and pat dry. Slice 1/4 inch thick. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy frying pan, and add the red onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and seared on the edges. Add the sliced broccoli. Cook, stirring, until seared on the edges, about three minutes. Stir in the cilantro or epazote, season with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate. Top with half the broccoli and onions, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese, and top with another tortilla. Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in a pan. Top with half the broccoli and onions, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese. Turn the heat on medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt and the tortilla begins to brown. Place another tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly. Flip over the quesadilla in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Flip back over, and remove to a plate. Cut into quarters or sixths, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.