Recipes for Broccoli

 

Broccoli with Almonds, Onions and Garlic
Carrots and Broccoli with Hijiki
Gingered Broccoli

Broccoli with Almonds, Onions and Garlic*

If your usual broccoli recipes are wearing a little thin, try these variations

2 lb. broccoli
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup blanched almonds
2 cloves of garlic
1 small onion
3 tbs. capers
Sea salt and fresh pepper as required.

Steam the broccoli until just tender. Slice the almonds, chop the onion and finely chop the garlic. Sauté the onion, garlic and almonds in oil until browned. Add the broccoli, capers and seasoning. *From Cooking Vegetarian. Published by Macmillan Canada.

Carrots and Broccoli with Hijiki*

Hijiki, also known as hiziki, is a black seaweed rich in trace mineral. Toasted sesame oil brings a rich nutty flavour that blend exceptionally well with hijiki. Rice syrup is a mild subtle sweetener that takes the edge off the strong-tasting hijiki.

2 tsp. dried hijiki seaweed
2 tbsp. veg. stock or 1 tbsp. canola oil
1/4 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. peeled grated gingerroot
1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 tsp. tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp. rice syrup or honey

Soak hijiki in bowl of water for at least 15 minutes. Rinse under cold water. In large skillet, sauté onion, garlic and ginger in canola and sesame oil until onions are soft. Add carrots and broccoli; sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in rinsed hijiki, tamari and sweetener. *From Cooking Vegetarian. Published by Macmillan Canada.

Gingered Broccoli*

2 bunches broccoli
1/2 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. orange juice
1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ginger

Lightly steam broccoli under tender-crisp. Set aside.

In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add orange juice, soy sauce, mustard, brown sugar and ginger; simmer for 1 minute. Add broccoli and toss to coat. Simmer for 3 minutes. Serve hot. *From CalciYUM. Published by Bromedia Inc.

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