Broccoli is one of those vegetables that can do it all. It’s healthy, affordable, easy to cook – and surprisingly versatile. Whether you love it raw and crunchy, roasted until caramelized, or blended into a comforting bowl of soup, broccoli deserves a regular spot on your menu.
Recipes with Broccoli
In this roundup, I’m sharing 15 easy broccoli recipes that prove this humble green can be anything but boring. You’ll find fresh broccoli salads that are perfect for lunch, cozy soups for busy weeknights, simple roasted broccoli side dishes, and a few creative ideas that turn broccoli into the star of the plate. All recipes are straightforward, made with everyday ingredients, and ideal for both weeknight cooking and meal prep.
If you’re looking for new ways to cook broccoli or just want to add more vegetables to your meals without extra effort, this collection has you covered. From light and fresh to warm and comforting, these broccoli recipes are easy, reliable, and full of flavor.
Why These Recipes Work
- Easy to make with simple, everyday ingredients
- Lots of variety – from salads and soups to roasted broccoli
- Healthy and full of flavor, never boring
- Great for busy days and easy to prep ahead
- Works as a main or a side dish
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 20 minutes mins
One of my favorite easy Broccoli recipes is this one that requires really almost no time at all to make!
Prep time 20 minutes mins
Cooking time 20 minutes mins
Total time 40 minutes mins
Making a stir-fry is always a great idea and it's quick and delicious too. This vegan version with chickpeas is so great you'll be making it over and over!
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 20 minutes mins
Perfect for a quick weeknight meal is this delicious broccoli with beef
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 20 minutes mins
Total time 30 minutes mins
Deliciously creamy soup that is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 30 minutes mins
Total time 45 minutes mins
Delicious broccoli casserole with carrots, mushrooms and chorizo. The sauce is cashew and coconut based.
Prep time 45 minutes mins
Cooking time 30 minutes mins
Total time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
This delicious pumpkin quiche uses plantain flour in the crust combined with some cassava
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 30 minutes mins
Total time 45 minutes mins
Perfect as a side dish during the holidays is this tasty and easy dish of roasted broccoli with mushrooms
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 8 minutes mins
Total time 18 minutes mins
Have you ever been left with a broccoli stalk and unsure what to do with it? With this easy recipe you make broccoli fries out of the stalk! So tasty!
Prep time 30 minutes mins
Cooking time 40 minutes mins
Total time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Delicious oven dish with chicken √ Easy to make √ Different from the usual √ Hot cobbler √ Full of chicken and vegetables √
Preparation time: 30 minutes min
Preparation Time: 40minutes min
Total Time: 1hr 10min min
Servings: 4 servings
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 20 minutes mins
Easy muffins to take with you as a snack or a quick lunch
Prep time 15 hours hrs 51 minutes mins
Cooking time 15 minutes mins
If you’d rather leave out the sugar, you can quickly roast the pumpkinseeds in a pan with just some oliveoil and chili powder. Leave out the maple syrup and the sugar in that case
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 20 minutes mins
Total time 30 minutes mins
If you’re looking for a quick and flavorful dish that’s a little different from the usual chicken dinner, this chicken liver in mustard sauce with broccoli is a winner. The creamy mustard sauce comes together in minutes with just mayonnaise, mustard, and a few spices, while the chicken livers bring a rich, savory taste that pairs perfectly with crisp-tender broccoli. It’s simple comfort food with a gourmet twist—perfect for busy weeknights when you still want something special on the table.
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 15 minutes mins
Total time 25 minutes mins
Delicious broccoli spinach soup with some tasty hemp seed on top!
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 20 minutes mins
This delicious raw broccoli salad comes from the book by Hemsley + Hemsly and is easy to make and good for you too!
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 30 minutes mins
Total time 45 minutes mins
Gado gado is by far my favorite Indonesian dish. It's filled with vegetables, easy to prepare in advance and so tasty!