Cheesy Broccoli And Tomato Flatbread Food

BROCCOLI AND TOMATO FLATBREAD PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the broccoli with 3 tablespoons olive oil and the red pepper flakes on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Mix the tomatoes with the garlic in a small bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast the broccoli until it begins to turn brown, 16 to 18 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the baking sheet, then toss with the broccoli and roast until tender, about 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, divide the flatbreads between 2 baking sheets. Top with the mozzarella, leaving a 1-inch border, then top with the broccoli and tomatoes. Sprinkle with the olives and pepitas. Brush the edges of the breads with the remaining tablespoon olive oil.
• Bake until the mozzarella is melted and the flatbreads are very warm, about 8 minutes. Drizzle a little olive oil on the tops and sprinkle with more red pepper flakes if you like it spicy. Cut into wedges and serve.

CHEESY POTATO AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease an 8-inch square pan (or any size pan that will hold the mixture).
• In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the 2 Tbsp butter; whisk in flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg; whisk and cook for 1 minute, add in the half and half cream; whisk until thickened and bubbly.
• Add in the Parmesan cheese (if using), cream cheese and the cheddar Or Swiss cheese; stir until the cheese are completely melted.
• Stir in the hash brown potatoes; mix until combined.
• Spoon HALF of the mixture into a prepared baking dish; top with the broccoli, spoon the remaining mixture over the broccoli.
• Cover and bake for 25-30 minutes.
• In the meantime, in a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the Parmesan cheese, mix to combine; add in melted butter, mix well.
• Remove the casserole from the oven.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture just around the edges of the casserole; bake 10 minutes longer.
• Remove from oven; let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
• Note: do not overcook the broccoli, as it will become too soft when baked in the casserole.

ITALIAN BROCCOLI WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash and cut broccoli florets in 1/2 inch pieces.
• Place broccoli and water in a shallow, round microwave-safe dish.
• Cover with plastic wrap or lid and microwave on HIGH for 5-7 minutes or until tender (every microwave is different, so keep an eye on them!).
• Stir several times- Drain.
• Stir in oregano, pepper, lemon juice and tomato wedges.
• Sprinkle cheese on top.
• Cover and microwave to melt cheese.
• Let stand 2 minutes before serving.

TOMATO SALAD WITH SMOKY EGGPLANT FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Set the whole, unpeeled eggplant directly over a bed of hot coals, over the open flame of a gas burner at full blast or under the broiler. With a paring knife or skewer, poke a few holes into the eggplant to allow steam to escape. Let the skin of the eggplant blacken and blister, turning the eggplant continuously until it is soft, collapsed and completely charred, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Set the cooked eggplant on a chopping board, and, when cool enough to handle, cut in half from top to bottom. Let cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes), then scoop out flesh with a spoon, discarding any large seed pockets. Tear or roughly chop eggplant flesh and put in a medium bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, garlic, yogurt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, and salt and pepper. Beat mixture with a fork, leaving it somewhat rough. Set aside to let flavors meld at room temperature, then taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving dish.
• Put diced onion in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add pomegranate molasses, sumac and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Add chopped tomatoes and fold into onion mixture, sprinkling with a bit more salt, if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and top with walnuts.
• Spread eggplant mixture on pieces of warm lavash or pita, keeping the edges clear, and arrange on a platter. Spoon some of the tomato mixture onto each piece. Sprinkle dill, parsley and mint liberally over it all.