5 bright meals with broccoli to make this week

Posted by Melissa Scheepers on 26 September 2017

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5 bright meals with broccoli to make this week — Broccoli is one of the most versatile of greens available, and is often the virtuous element to an otherwise comforting meal. We think it’s time to give this bushy green the respect it deserves, not only as a hearty and wholesome addition, but as the star of the show.

Steamed, blanched or sauteed, these bright and bushy morsels are delicious served simply with a drizzle of olive oil, diced into pasta, swimming in a brothy dish or raw in a hearty salad.

Did you know? Broccoli was created by crossing cauliflower and pea seeds in ancient Rome.

Go green…

Tenderstem broccoli, avocado and bacon dressed with warm anchovy butter recipe

Want to learn a little more about Tenderstem broccoli? Read this.

Discover more recipes featuring broccoli here.

Woolworths TASTE’s online content producer has faced constant temptation since joining the team last year. When she’s not thinking about her next meal (it’s usually a variation of a cheese toastie), she’s researching the best cooking methods for her next article.