Szechuan Broccoli And Cauliflower Recipes

SZECHUAN BROCCOLI (CHINESE)

Steps:

• In a bowl combine soy sauce, vinegar & sugar, then set aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, add sesame seeds & cook for 1 minute, then remove seeds & set aside.
• To the skillet add oil, red pepper, ginger & garlic & cook for 30 seconds, then add broccoli & cook for another minute.
• Add soy mixture, then cover the pan & cook for 2 minutes, before sprinkling the sesame seeds over the broccoli & serving.

SZECHUAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower and broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling salted water.
• Boil until crisp tender, approximately 5 minutes.
• In a small dish, combine the oyster sauce, water and chili paste; set aside.
• Warm the olive oil in a heavy wok or skillet, add the minced ginger and garlic.
• Saute for 30 seconds taking care not to allow the garlic to brown.
• Add the carrot and saute for 1 minute, add the steamed cauliflower and broccoli.
• Toss and stir for approximately 2 minutes.
• Stir in the oyster sauce mixture, stirring to evenly distribute and warm mixture for approximately 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and stir in green onion.
• Serve immediately.

CHEESY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cut broccoli and cauliflower into florets, discarding outer leaves and stems.
• You should have about 8 cups broccoli florets and 4 cups cauliflower.
• In a large pot, bring 8 cups of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add cauliflower; cook 2 minutes.
• Add broccoli; cook an additional 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. Drain.
• While vegetables are cooking, make Cheese Sauce:.
• In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in the milk; continue to whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese, mustard, chiles, hot-pepper sauce and salt.
• Stir until smooth. If a thinner sauce is desired, stir in a few more tablespoons of milk.
• To serve, place vegetables in large serving dish and pour cheese sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
• Do Ahead: Cook vegetables, rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain and refrigerate. Prepare sauce; let cool, then cover and refrigerate up to a day ahead.
• To serve, uncover; remove from refrigerator and let stand 30 minutes.
• Reheat separately in microwave oven (adding more milk to sauce as needed).

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut broccoli and cauliflower into smaller pieces.
• Heat water in a large wok to boiling and add broccoli and cauliflower.
• Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then remove from wok, drain and rinse with cold water.
• In same wok, heat 1-2 T oil on high. Add ginger, garlic, carrot, and green onion. Cook until garlic starts to turn brown. Be careful not to overcook!
• Add broccoli and cauliflower and stir.
• Add sauce, stir, and let simmer for several minutes.
• Serve immediately!

MICROWAVE ASIAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Make broccoli and cauliflower mixture per package directions.
• Set aside.
• In a bowl, combine the onion and butter.
• Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until onions are tender.
• Dissolve bouillon in hot water.
• Mix the cornstarch and cold water.
• Mix until smooth.
• Add soy sauce and pepper to bouillon mixture and mix well.
• Stir into onion mixture.
• Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 2-3 minutes or until sauce comes to a boil, stirring after each minute.
• Pour over cauliflower.

TANGY TOMATO BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER MEDLEY

Steps:

• - In a cup, combine the minced garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, water, sesame oil and flour
• - In a wok, heat oil and fry the chopped garlic and peppers
• - Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes
• - Add the vegetables and the mixture and simmer for 3 minutes.
• - Add the tofu and simmer again for another 1 minute.