Zesty Broccoli Food

ZESTY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
• Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheddar and cream cheeses; stir until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise and onion. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli.
• Place panko in a small bowl. Drizzle with butter, and toss. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cheese mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb layer with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown.

ZESTY BROCCOLI AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add broccoli; cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Add the artichokes and saute for 2 minutes. Add broccoli, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; saute 3 minutes longer or until broccoli is tender. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with lemon juice and Parmesan.

ZESTY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, onions and dressing. Toss, cover and refrigerate. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds before serving.

SPICY BROCCOLI SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic begins to brown, about 1 minute. Add the broccoli and toss until tender and it begins to color, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the broccoli with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the chicken stock and cover to steam for a few minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

SPICY BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Simmer broccoli covered in 1 inch of water for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Drain broccoli and return skillet to heat. Heat skillet over high heat. Add oil, crushed pepper and garlic. Turn broccoli in hot spicy oil and season with salt. Transfer to a serving dish.

ZESTY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI & ZITI

Steps:

• Boil the pasta according to directions and when you only have about 6 minutes left, add the broccoli to the pasta and boil the remaining 6 minute and drain.
• Meanwhile, in a nonstick pan, heat the olive oil and then add the garlic, the chicken, and the spices. Cook until the chicken has cooked through and has browned. Add this to the pasta once it has been drained.
• In the same nonstick pan, over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the flour, mixing well to create a roux. Cook the flour for several minutes.
• Slowly whisk in the milk trying to avoid making any lumps, and increase the temperature to med. high.Continue to stir until the sauce starts to thicken. Add in the lemon juice, cheese and the seasonings, mixing well. Continue to cook until cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
• Pour sauce over chicken and ziti mixture, and gently mix well. Serve.

ZESTY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Combine breadcrumbs with cheese, stir mixture well, and set aside.
• Arrange broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket over boiling water.
• Cover and steam until tender-crisp (4 minutes).
• Coat a 1 1/2 qt casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Drain veggies and place in casserole dish.
• In a small bowl, mix margarine, mustard, and pepper; drizzle mixture over veggies.
• Toss to coat, and sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top.
• Bake until heated through (8 minutes).

ZESTY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7" baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
• Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Bring boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick; stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese; stirrin until smooth. Stir in mayo, onion, and water chestnuts. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli.
• Place panko in a small bowl. Drizzle with butter and toss. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cheese and broccoli mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb mixture with cooking spray. Bake for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown.

ZESTY HOT HOLIDAY BROCCOLI DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Reserve 1/2 cup mozzarella. Combine remaining mozzarella with remaining ingredients.
• Spread broccoli mixture onto bottom of 1-qt. baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with reserved mozzarella; bake 5 min. or until melted.