Italian Dressed Broccoli Recipes

ITALIAN-STYLE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.

ITALIAN DRESSED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place the broccoli, onion and water in a large skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is reduced.

ITALIAN CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI MEDLEY

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch of water to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cauliflower and broccoli. Cover; simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain.
• Add dressing to vegetables; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

ZESTY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, onions and dressing. Toss, cover and refrigerate. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds before serving.

BROCCOLI DRESSED 2 WAYS

Steps:

• Divide the cooked broccoli into 2 serving bowls.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, and chili flakes until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon peel and cook briefly until beginning to turn golden brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add the vinegar mixture and salt and simmer 2 minutes longer.
• Pour dressing over half the broccoli florets and serve immediately.
• Heat the olive oil, garlic, and lemon peel over medium heat and let sizzle gently for a few minutes until garlic is lightly browned. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper and heat for another minute. Pour dressing over half the broccoli florets and serve immediately.

ITALIAN BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook broccoli to tender crisp and cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, add broccoli, onions, black olives and peppers.
• Add Italian dressing and toss to coat evenly.
• Chill for 1-2 hours and stir before serving.
• Serve as a salad or over pasta.

DRUNKEN ITALIAN BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine all ingredients.
• Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.

ITALIAN-STYLE BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, anchovy paste, and salt in the bowl of a small food processor; blend into a paste.
• Remove leaves from broccoli rabe and cut off and discard the bottom 1/4 of the stalks. Cut remaining stalks into pieces.
• Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook uncovered for 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in the ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain. Wrap broccoli rabe in cheesecloth, place in a strainer, and run under water for 10 minutes. Periodically press the rabe to "wring out" any bitter fluids. Pat dry and transfer to a resealable bag. Add anchovy paste and crushed red peppers; marinate for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until browned and fragrant but not burned, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the skillet. Add broccoli rabe and cook until fork tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a plate, top with pine nuts, and drizzle with lemon juice.

ITALIAN ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Spread broccoli, cauliflower and carrots on a large baking sheet.
• Drizzle olive oil over vegetables.
• Sprinkle on Italian dressing mix and shredded parmesan.
• Toss vegetables with hands until evenly coated in oil and seasoning.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.

TUSCAN ITALIAN CHICKEN WITH PENNE & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 4 min.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Top with shredded cheese. Remove from heat, cover to keep warm.
• Drain pasta mixture; set aside. Add dressing and broth to saucepan; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally. Return pasta mixture to saucepan with Parmesan and crushed pepper; mix lightly. Serve with chicken.