Sugar Dusted Broccoli Recipes

BAKED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, brown sugar, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined. Add the broccoli florets, and toss until evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread the broccoli florets out onto an baking sheet with a rim.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the broccoli is just browned on the top, 10 to 15 minutes.

SHEET-PAN SPICY ROASTED BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together broccoli, oil, cumin (if using), 3/4 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes. Roast until tender and browned at the edges, 18 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through. Remove from oven and set oven to broil.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• In a small bowl, stir together Parmesan, panko, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and the black pepper.
• Toss cooked pasta with broccoli on baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then dollop with ricotta. Sprinkle with Parmesan mix, drizzle generously with oil, and broil until topping is crisped and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice to taste, and serve.

BROCCOLI SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a large microwave-safe bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over broccoli. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.,

BRILLIANT SAUTEED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil. Fill a large bowl or pot with half ice and half water. When the water comes to a boil, add the broccoli florets using a strainer with a handle if possible. Allow the broccoli to cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just tender. Immediately remove from the boiling water, using the strainer or draining, and transfer to bowl of ice to stop the cooking process. Immerse the broccoli completely in the ice water for a minute or two. Remove and place in a dish that has been lined with paper towels. This part can be done up to two days in advance.
• In a cup or small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese and brown sugar; set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Throw in the broccoli and season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the broccoli, then cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and dust with the Parmesan cheese mixture.

EASY ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut broccoli florets from the stalk. Peel the stalk and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Mix florets and stem pieces with olive oil in a bowl and transfer to a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
• Roast in the preheated oven until broccoli is tender and lightly browned, about 18 minutes.

STRAWBERRIES DUSTED WITH CARDAMOM SUGAR

Steps:

• Whisk the sugar and cardamom in small bowl to blend. (This can be made 3 days ahead. Store mixture in a covered container at room temperature.).
• Pour orange juice into large bowl. Add strawberries and toss to coat. Spread cardamom sugar on large platter or baking sheet. Using slotted spoon and working in batches, transfer the strawberries to platter with cardamom sugar. Roll in sugar to coat well. Divide strawberries among 6 wineglasses. Pour any remaining orange juice from bowl over berries. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; chill.).

SUGAR DUSTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat a frying pan on medium-low heat until pan is hot.
• Add oil and butter to cover bottom of pan (I dot the pan 3 times with oil and add just a little butter for flavor and swirl).
• Let oil heat up for 1-2 minutes.
• Add minced garlic. Let cook for one minute, stirring.
• Add broccoli to pan.
• Sprinkle fresh ground pepper, salt, and garlic power or desired spices on broccoli.
• Toss broccoli to coat.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes more. Toss again. Cook another 2-3 minutes.
• Turn heat off. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Toss one more time.