How To Make Broccoli Taste Better?

[UnknownAthlete]

OK, so I was wondering, what are some healthy/low-calorie methods to make broccoli taste better? I don't really mind the taste, but it's not something I enjoy eating. Please don't respond with posts like, "suck it up and eat it plain".

[elcaballoloco]

OK, so I was wondering, what are some healthy/low-calorie methods to make broccoli taste better? I don't really mind the taste, but it's not something I enjoy eating. Please don't respond with posts like, "suck it up and eat it plain".

Cheese. Wonderful.

[Flexxo]

Steam it.

Mix it with beans and rice

Eat it with salsa (I do this everyday)

Toss it in salads.

Toss it in casseroles.

Be creative, thats all. Just experiment and try stuff

[TheUnderdog]

if its cold ... red wine or balsamic vinegar

if its hot....mrs dash.

[determined4000]

this

[Rachel91]

dip it in pb

melted cheddar and chili powder

I mix, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger and splenda and season it

raw broccoli in a dip I make out of plain greek yogurt, salt and mrs dash table blend

get creative

[ilove2run]

this

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x2

[DreamyBoy]

Try it with a few drops of hot sauce, It's amazing ...

[MIKE6191]

Steam it, then top with a drizzle of olive oil or homemade italian dressing, sprinkle of cheese, then broil it for 5 minutes.

[Flexxo]

I posted this in the MEN thread, but it was my dinner.

Creamy broccoli and mushroom casserole made with kamut pasta. It was simple, yet delicious.

[dtangred]

Steamed
Ms. Dash
Hot sauce
Walden farms dips
Vinegar
Mustard

[BunkMoreland]

Eat it with salsa (I do this everyday)

weird




but man, i love me some broccoli- steamed ftw. could live on the stuff. but melted cheese on it does sound good.

[Litewatenatty]

I usually just put some garlic salt and crushed red pepper flake on it, then put a bit of water on and microwave for 3 minutes. bang, nice steamed veggies!

[Flexxo]

weird

Why? Any raw/steamed/cooked veggies with salsa is great

[gainmusclefast]

hot sauce

[beefyron]

this

smother it with diarrhea?

[Rachel91]

Why? Any raw/steamed/cooked veggies with salsa is great

x2 .. its a tastebud fiesta

[phal]

Gonna go make a cup now thanks to this thread ~_~

[BunkMoreland]

Why? Any raw/steamed/cooked veggies with salsa is great

just sounds weird to me. i love me some drew's organic salsa though- so maybe ill give it a try.

[FunkymonkAW]

Steam it.

Mix it with beans and rice

Eat it with salsa (I do this everyday)

Toss it in salads.

Toss it in casseroles.

Be creative, thats all. Just experiment and try stuff

Every single option here results in pure win that I would often times choose over other meals that are seen as generally more desirable than veggies.

Hotsauce works wonders too, especially when mixed with the afore mentioned beans and rice.

[TheUnderdog]

dip it in pb

melted cheddar and chili powder

I mix, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger and splenda and season it

raw broccoli in a dip I make out of plain greek yogurt, salt and mrs dash table blend

get creative

pb...really????

Ms. Dash

Its MRS. DASH...she is married brah

[Atregglypuff]

I bake HUGE batches of broccoli/cauliflower/baby carrots/red pepper that have been tossed with a little olive oil, shallots, salt & pepper.

I'm guessing steaming be slightly healthier, although I dunno, the oil seems to prevent too much water escaping and I love the golden brown around the edges.

I make brussels sprouts the same way. Honestly, Brussels Sprouts over Broccoli for me, any day of the week. I go through nearly 2-3 lbs of sprouts every 5-6 days. Prep time takes longer but welllll worth it.



edit: Salsa on vegetables is fantastic because you can use incorporate stronger/acidic flavors (tomato, spice, onions) in controlled doses and the contrast of hot veggies with cold salsa is really awesome.

[olaeusouaana]

smother it with diarrhea?

Oh god, laughed so hard!

[Domicron]

This is a very old thread

[Beeekay]

- Use sauces like hot sauce or ketchup
- Salsas
- Cheese
- Salt

edit:
lmao just realised its an old thread. Crazy to think that 2009 was 6 years ago.

[Domicron]

by 6 years do you mean 4 years?

[ErikTheElectric]

This is a very old thread

Thank you captain obvious.

[Beeekay]

by 6 years do you mean 4 years?

lol

[Robsolutely]

BIG POT BLANCHING

This technique works well for many sturdy, fibrous, green, leafy vegetables and is the way most, if not all, fancy restaurants pre-prepare things like broccoli, brussels sprouts, green beans, kale, etc. Basically, you bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and then add enough kosher salt so that it tastes like the ocean. Add raw vegetables to the pot of boiling water and cook for 30 seconds to 5 minutes, depending on the amount and type of vegetable you use. Kale will take longer, but broccoli typically takes less than 1 minute. Directly after, "shock" the vegetables in a large bowl of ice water to halt cooking and maintain the crunch. You are only blanching to infuse salt into the interior, to bring about a more vibrant green color, and to partially cook the vegetable.

Afterward, you drain the water off and place in a container lined with paper towels at the bottom to sop up and extra moisture. This can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days without compromising texture or spoiling. What you end up with is something like the Chinese broccoli texture, with that crunch and bite to it. What you don't want to do is overcook it to the point where you have discolored, limp vegetables.

If you enjoy eating it plain like that, then great. If not, then add olive oil to a hot pan. Toss in some chopped shallots, red pepper flake, salt, and pepper, and a couple cloves of lightly smashed garlic. Let cook for 30 seconds then toss in the broccoli. Add more salt to taste and saute until coated with seasoning and warm throughout.

[foross415]

Try finding a healthier peanut sauce recipe or also nutritional yeast is good. Vegan cook with it a lot to replace cheese (its great on popcorn btw) but you can pick it up at whole foods in the bulk section