Marinated Broccoli Stems Recipes

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI STEMS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat. Throw in the broccoli and stir-fry, tossing constantly, until browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, tossing, about 1 minute more. Sprinkle over the soy sauce and toss. Sprinkle with the cilantro, stir and serve.

PICKLED BROCCOLI STEMS

Steps:

• Peel the broccoli stems and cut, either crosswise into 1/4 inch thick medallions, or lengthwise in 1/4 inch thick slices (as pictured above) Place in a jar, add the salt, cover tightly and shake the jar to toss the stems with the salt. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Drain the water that has accumulated in the jar. Add the garlic, vinegar, and olive oil and toss together. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with toothpicks.

MARINATED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 8 ingredients; shake well. In a small bowl, combine broccoli and red pepper; add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SIMPLE MARINATED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian dressing mix in a sealable container; shake vigorously.
• Place broccoli in a plastic storage container, cover with marinade, and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for at least 3 hours.

PICKLED BROCCOLI STEMS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Peel the broccoli stems and slice them into 1/2-inch-thick coins (or oddball shapes--just keep them all about the same size). Blanch them in the boiling water until fork-tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Cool them in ice water; drain.
• Bring the vinegar, salt, sugar, pickling spice, bay leaf, lemon zest and juice and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour over the broccoli and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

MARINATED BROCCOLI STEMS

Steps:

• Peel broccoli stems; cut into 1/8 to ¼ inch slices.
• In a bowl or large jar, combine vinegar, sugar, salt and tarragon, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
• Add broccoli, stirring to coat thoroughly.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring once or twice.
• Before serving, drain off liquid and stir in sesame oil.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

AWESOME BROCCOLI MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the tomatoes with their juices, and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about 1/2. Place the broccoli on top of the tomatoes, and season with a little salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Do not over cook the broccoli, it should be a vibrant green. Pour into a serving dish, and toss to blend with the sauce before serving.

DILL-MARINATED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk together remaining ingredients; add to broccoli and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight., To serve, drain broccoli, discarding marinade.

MARINATED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Remove tough ends from broccoli stalks.
• Also remove the large outer leaves and cut into florets, reserving stalks for another use.
• Place broccoli in a bowl or zipper storage bag.
• Combine remaining ingredients and pour over broccoli.
• Chill overnight, mixing occasionally.