Herby Broccoli Food

HERBED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in 1" of boiling water.
• (I used the stems, too.) Boil about 6 minutes until crisp tender; drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in skillet over med heat.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Heat about 1 minute, stirring often, until hot.
• Add broccoli and toss gently.

HERBY BROCCOLI & PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and fry for 8 mins until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Tip in the broccoli, peas and chard, then pour over the stock and bring the mixture to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 25 mins.
• Stir through the herbs, lemon zest and juice, then blitz the soup with a stick blender until completely smooth. Ladle into bowls and serve with the toasted pumpkin seeds scattered over the top.

HERBED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut broccoli into flowerets; cut stems into 1x1/2-inch pieces (4 cups). In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli. Heat to boiling. Boil 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. Wipe out and dry skillet with paper towel.
• In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until hot. Add broccoli; toss gently.

BROCCOLI IN HERBED BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook broccoli until crisp-tender. Melt butter; add lemon juice, onion, salt and herbs. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish. Add butter mixture; stir to coat.

CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE AND BROCCOLI BAKE WITH HERB BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a 3-quart baking dish, combine chicken, broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat, spread broccoli in an even layer and arrange chicken breasts on top.
• In a large bowl, combine artichokes, broth, capers, butter, garlic and 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss, then spoon mixture over chicken and broccoli. Bake until chicken is cooked through and artichokes are golden in spots, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add panko, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool, then stir in dill and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide chicken and vegetables among shallow bowls and spoon over some of the pan juices. Squeeze with lemon and top with dill bread crumbs.