Steamed Broccoli With Lighter Ranch Dip Recipes

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH LIGHTER RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, thyme, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Serve with broccoli.
• Ranch dip can be refrigerated, up to 2 days.

STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Mix steamed broccoli, bacon, butter, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

AMAZING BROCCOLI DIP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until it just starts to turn brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cheese slice and cover the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove cover and continue to heat and stir until cheese is fully melted, about 3 more minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Transfer cheese mixture to a large saucepan; add broccoli, condensed soup, almonds, mushroom stems and pieces, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and garlic juice. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, for at least 15 minutes; do not allow to boil or overheat.

CLASSIC RANCH WITH BROCCOLI DIPPERS

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli; return to a boil and cook until crisp-tender, about 30 seconds. Drain broccoli and transfer to ice-water bath; drain again, then pat dry.
• Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper and serve with broccoli, sprinkled with more zest and chives.

LONGHORN BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Chop and prepare broccoli into smaller pieces. Place in a skillet with 2 cups of water. Season with salt and pepper (probably about a teaspoon of each) Bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and let it steam for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess water. Add butter and let it melt. Toss the broccoli in the butter. Add garlic and parmesan and make sure everything gets covered in it. Remove and enjoy!

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.

LIGHTER CLASSIC RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl until combined. Use immediately, or refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 days.

FRESH BROCCOLI WITH HOMEMADE RANCH STYLE DIP RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• Blanch the broccoli; drain and set aside to cool. In a food processor combine all of the ingredients for the dip and process until smooth and creamy. Adjust the thickness of the dip by adding the milk a little at a time. Make the dip thickness to your liking. Serve with a lemon wedge to squeeze over the broccoli.

STEAMED BROCCOLI AND CARROTS WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and carrots, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer vegetables to a bowl; add lemon juice and seasoned salt and toss to coat.

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH BUTTER

Steps:

• Trim bottom inch off broccoli stalks and discard. Cut each stalk crosswise into 3 pieces.
• Cut topmost piece of each stalk into small flowerets. Cut remaining pieces into fine julienne. Put all into cold water for at least 1/2 hour to refresh them.
• Bring suitably large steamer of water to boil, add all broccoli and steam, covered, for 5 minutes, tossing from top to bottom a few times.
• When just barely tender, remove to collander, spray liberally with cold water and drain.
• When ready to serve, melt butter in skillet and toss broccoli with salt and pepper to taste, until heated through.