Broccolisaladwithblackolivesandfetacheese Recipes

ROASTED BROCCOLI AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Add the broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes to a rimmed sheet tray. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat completely. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the broccoli is tender and lightly golden brown.
• Toss with arugula and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water and place a steamer inside. Bring the water to a boil, place the broccoli in the steamer, reduce the heat to medium, cover and steam until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the broccoli to a bowl and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Top the broccoli with the Cheddar Cheese Sauce, or serve it on the side.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy. Spoon the flour over the butter and cook, while stirring, until the flour becomes pasty. Pour in the milk while whisking and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a medium simmer and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Slowly add the cheese by handfuls and stir with a wooden spoon until melted and smooth.

BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1 in. of water and broccoli in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in onion and cheddar cheese until cheese is melted. Drain broccoli; stir into cheese sauce., Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, covered, until vegetables are tender, 25-30 minutes.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 min, drain, set aside.
• Whisk together vinegar,mustard,garlic and olive oil.
• Combine vegetables and olives in a medium sized bowl, toss in dressing.
• You can add the crumbled feta cheese now, or serve on top of salad at serving time, I like to add feta at serving time.
• Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
• Salad can be served immediately, or refrigerated until ready to serve, this salad stores well and is still nice and crispy for a few days in the frig.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH SEEDS AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add cumin, poppy, and sunflower seeds to skillet and cook, swirling occasionally, until cumin seeds are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl with sesame seeds; season with salt and 1/2 teaspoon coriander.
• Toss broccoli with oil and remaining 2 teaspoons coriander; season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, flipping once, until charred in spots and tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes. Toss with feta brine.
• Arrange broccoli and feta on a platter. Sprinkle evenly with turmeric and drizzle generously with oil. Top with toasted seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.

BROCCOLI WITH BLACK OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 sec. or until tender.
• Add broccoli and olives; cook and stir 4 min. or until heated through. Remove from heat.
• Stir in grated topping.

BROCCOLINI-CHEDDAR MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Steam broccolini until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and pat dry. Broil bread on baking sheet until lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side. Spread top side of each bread slice with mustard-flavored mayonnaise. Top each with onion slice, broccolini and cheese. Broil until cheese melts and browns, about 2 minutes.

BLACK OLIVE AND ROSEMARY FOCACCIA

Steps:

• Stir together the water, sugar, and yeast until dissolved, allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup rosemary, flour, and salt until a dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Gently knead in the black olives during the last few minutes of kneading. Place into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet, or sprinkle liberally with corn meal.
• Deflate dough, and press into prepared baking sheet. Brush dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss sliced tomatoes, and garlic with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, salt, and pepper. Arrange the tomato slices over the dough in an even layer. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden brown; 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve immediately.