Quick Broccoli In Vinaigrette Food

QUICK BROCCOLI SIDE DISH

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute broccoli in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; saute 2 minutes longer or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Add the sherry, pimientos, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

BASIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
• Slowly add oil, whisking until emulsified, or shake the ingredients in a jar, or whirl them in a blender.

QUICK BROCCOLI IN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make vinaigrette, measure balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper into a small bowl. Use a whisk or a fork to blend ingredients together, until completely blended. Set vinaigrette aside while you steam broccoli.
• Trim the leaves, and cut off really tough ends of the broccoli. Give broccoli a quick rinse, then cut into spears. Place broccoli spears into a steamer basket or rack, and steam (covered) over boiling water for 5 minutes. When done, the broccoli should be crisp/tender in texture.
• Immediately transfer the steamed broccoli out of steamer and onto a serving plate. Drizzle the broccoli spears with the balsamic vinaigrette, using all of it. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using. Serve hot, and enjoy!

BROCCOLI VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place vinegar, shallots, mustard, soy sauce, Sriracha, harissa, and lemon zest and juice in the jar of a blender. With the machine running, slowly add olive oil to emulsify. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, until ready to use, up to 3 days.

BROCCOLINI AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil. Remove and discard the bottom third of the broccolini stems. If some stems are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. When the water comes to a full boil, add the broccolini, return to a boil, and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, until the stalks are just tender. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Pour enough dressing over the broccolini to moisten and toss well. Splash with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm or hot.

BROCCOLI WITH CHEDDAR VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend all but broccoli in a blender or food processer with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.
• Cook broccoli in 1 inch boiling water 4 to 5 minutes.
• Drain broccoli well and serve with vinaigrette.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH RAISIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place broccoli on large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast broccoli until tender and brown in spots, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, raisins, 1 tablespoon water, and cumin in blender. Blend until raisins are finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer broccoli to large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Discard bottom 3 inches of stalk. Peel away any fibrous skin, cut heads into large florets, and place in a steamer basket set inside a pot with 2 inches boiling water. Steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with Dijon vinaigrette, if desired.

DIJON VINAIGRETTE FOR STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Whisk together mustard, vinegar, parsley, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

BROCCOLI WITH CHEDDAR VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender blend together the oil, the vinegar, the water, the Tabasco, the Cheddar, and salt and pepper to taste until the vinaigrette is smooth. In a small saucepan bring 1 inch of water to a boil and in it cook the broccoli, covered, over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until it is crisp-tender. Drain the broccoli well and serve it topped with the vinaigrette.