Broccoli is a nutrient powerhouse packed with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. While often maligned as the posterchild for bland, boring vegetables, we think that when cooked correctly, broccoli is top tier in the produce department. The key to tasty broccoli is to cook it hard and fast, ensuring that it retains some texture to avoid the dreaded sogginess that has characterized childhood dinners for generations. This list features our favorite Suvie recipes that let broccoli shine.
1) Blackened Halibut with Broccoli Slaw
This flatfish may look a little silly, but there’s no joking around when it comes to halibut’s delicious flavor. We’ve paired this lean, flaky, and mildly sweet fish with a warm, smoky blackening seasoning that you can make as spicy as you like.
2) Beef and Broccoli
Beef and broccoli is a classic American Chinese takeout dish and thanks to Suvie now you don’t have to leave your house to get it. We use a soy sauce based marinade that thickens after cooking thanks to cornstarch. Toss the sauce with broccoli, serve over rice, and dinner is ready to go.
3) Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Unlike most vegetable dishes, the key to this recipe is to completely overcook the broccoli. While this process may seem counterintuitive, this method ensures a silky smooth texture that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Our recipe is adapted from Cook’s Illustrated’s recipe, which calls for baking soda to help break the broccoli down further. Two ounces of sharp cheddar cheese is all you need to add the tangy creaminess that is essential to this classic recipe.
4) Air-Fried Broccoli with Salsa Verde
This easy and elegant side dish features a flavorsome salsa verde made with parsley, scallions, capers, and lemon zest. To maintain the crisp texture of the broccoli, we recommend spreading the salsa verde onto the bottom of the serving platter instead of spooning it on top of the broccoli.
5) Sweet & Spicy Chicken Meatballs
These sweet and spicy meatballs are a snap to make and are packed with flavor thanks to ample amounts of fresh scallions, punchy ginger, and minced garlic. The multifaceted sauce is composed of pantry ingredients and is equally hot and sweet. The sauce is so delicious you might want to make a double batch, we’ve been drizzling it over just about everything!
6) Seared Steak with Charred Broccoli and Basil
Meaty steak, crispy broccoli, herby basil, and creamy vinaigrette come together in this delicious dish. We use Suvie’s own seasoned, vacuum sealed steak to cut down on prep time. After we sous vide and then sear the steak, we add the par-steamed broccoli to the hot skillet to absorb the meaty flavors of the steak and to get a slight char, which brings out the broccoli’s natural sweetness. A simple vinaigrette of red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, and olive oil adds creaminess and tanginess that ties each delicious component together.
7) Shrimp Teriyaki with Broccoli and Jasmine Rice
This super fast recipe is perfect for when you’re short on ingredients and prep time. Store bought teriyaki sauce is a convenient and delicious way to tie the succulent shrimp, crisp broccoli, and fluffy rice together into a complete meal.
