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25 brilliant broccoli recipes

This humble veg has been overshadowed by on-trend cauliflower but the versatility of broccoli is just as fantastic.

Just like its ‘cousin’, you can use it to create a delicious and healthy alternative to your classic pizza bases, or serve it up as grilled steaks. Add tasty florets to your pastas or stir-fries or bake them into pies to get that daily serve of vegetables. Here, you’ll also find recipes for broccoli soup, savoury broccoli crepes and more. Enjoy!

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Broccoli and Tom Yum prawn fried rice

Broccoli and Tom Yum prawn fried rice

Add a bit of flavour and fun to your weeknight dinner.

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Broccoli mac and cheese

Broccoli mac and cheese

It’s the holy grail of all pasta bakes, so here’s how to make an even better version of the traditional family favourite.

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Broccoli and paneer saag curry

Broccoli and paneer saag curry

This fragrant paneer (cheese) and broccoli saag is packed full of healthy greens for a rich, full-flavoured Indian dish.

roasted broccoli with barley and haloumi

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Roasted broccoli with barley and haloumi

Roasted broccoli with barley and haloumi

lemon and mustard broccoli flan

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Lemon and mustard broccoli flan

Lemon and mustard broccoli flan

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Cauliflower and broccoli gratin

Cauliflower and broccoli gratin

Who doesn’t love this cheesy vegie side dish? Great with roast dinners, and a clever way to make otherwise boring vegetables tastier for kids.

crêpes with creamy broccoli

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Crêpes with creamy broccoli

Crêpes with creamy broccoli

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Broccoli and walnut stuffed sweet potato

This broccoli and walnut stuffed sweet potato is not only packed with loads of delicious ingredients and textures, but it also ticks all the healthy boxes! This delicious dish has it all!

vegetable soup recipes

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Broccoli and kale soup with lemon creme fraiche

Broccoli and kale soup with lemon creme fraiche

Get your nutritious vegies while you warm your body and soul.

broccoli steaks

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Broccoli steaks with quinoa and ricotta

Broccoli steaks with quinoa and ricotta

Looking for ways to cut down on meat in your diet? Try these tasty grilled broccoli ‘steaks’ from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Super Foods and Power Juices’ cookbook – lovely served with a zesty ricotta quinoa salad.

festive chicken salad

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Festive chicken salad

Festive chicken salad

baked spuds

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Baked mushroom and broccoli potatoes

Baked mushroom and broccoli potatoes

broccoli and cauliflower cannelloni

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Broccoli and cauliflower cannelloni

Broccoli and cauliflower cannelloni

The addition of lentils and tomatoes makes this vegetarian pasta bake a hearty, flavoursome family meal.

Chicken and broccoli with oyster sauce

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Chicken and broccoli with oyster sauce

Chicken and broccoli with oyster sauce**

Bacon and broccoli soup

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Bacon and broccoli soup

Bacon and broccoli soup

Broccoli and Pumpkin Mornay

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Broccoli and pumpkin mornay

Broccoli and pumpkin mornay

Curried chicken, cauliflower and broccoli bake

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Curried chicken, cauliflower and broccoli bake

Curried chicken, cauliflower and broccoli bake

Save time by using store-bought barbecued chicken. You won’t lose out on any flavour, and dinner will be ready much quicker.

Pasta with broccoli and anchovies

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Pasta with broccoli and anchovies

This tagliatelle pasta with broccoli and anchovies is simple and delicious. Don’t let the family be put off by the addition of anchovies, they leave no overwhelming fishy taste, just a delicious savoury flavour.

CASHEW CHICKEN WITH WATER CHESTNUTS AND BROCCOLI

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Cashew chicken with water chestnuts and broccoli

Cashew chicken with water chestnuts and broccoli

Mix up your stir-fry dinners with this cashew and water chestnut recipe.

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Broccoli ‘pizza’ with zucchini salad

Broccoli ‘pizza’ with zucchini salad

This beautiful zucchini and cheese pizza from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘The Sustainable Cookbook’ uses broccoli as the base is a cheaper and healthier alternative to traditional pizza dough.

tuna and broccoli pasta bake recipe easy

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Leek and broccoli tuna pasta bake

Leek and broccoli tuna pasta bake

Hearty, comforting and utterly delicious, a pasta bake goes a long way in satisfying those hunger pangs and this quick recipe sneaks in a few healthy veggies to help hit your five-a-day with ease – yum!

Broccoli and garlic breadcrumb spaghetti

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Broccoli and garlic breadcrumb spaghetti

Broccoli and garlic breadcrumb spaghetti

Add an irresistible crunch to your pasta with this scrumptious garlicky crumb, served here with bright broccoli and punchy parmesan.

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Prawn and broccoli fried ‘rice’

Prawn and broccoli fried ‘rice’

Broccoli rice, like cauliflower rice, is an excellent low-carb substitute for white rice, and tastes delicious with stir-fried prawns

BROCCOLI, PANCETTA and Blue Cheese Gratin

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Broccoli, pancetta and blue cheese gratin

Broccoli, pancetta and blue cheese gratin

Mild and tender broccoli is the perfect companion to this satisfying gratin, loaded with punchy blue cheese and salty pancetta for a side dish with an out-of-this-world flavour profile.

Chicken and broccoli bake

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Chicken & broccoli bake with pangrattato topping

Chicken & broccoli bake with pangrattato topping

An easy, cheesy bake the whole family will enjoy

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