4 Broccoli Recipes For A Light Dinner

When it comes to cooking, you need to consider two important aspects. First of all, you can prepare recipes with tasty, nutritious and healthy broccoli. Second, broccoli provides essential nutrients that should not be missing from a balanced diet.

Many people make the mistake of considering that the dinner menu can consist of absolutely any food or culinary preparation, this meal being seen as a continuation of lunch. Therefore, many people consume large amounts of carbohydrates or ingredients high in fat or bad cholesterol (LDL) at dinner.

Without realizing it, you may face various digestive problems or you may fill your stomach unconsciously when you do not choose carefully the foods you eat.

To avoid inconveniences and make sure you serve a nutrient-rich dinner, we recommend trying the following broccoli recipes. They are easy to prepare and not expensive at all.

Broccoli recipes for dinner

1. Baked broccoli with cheese

This recipe preserves and even intensifies the delicious flavors of the two main ingredients. The idea is to try a unique combination with broccoli that no one would have thought of.

ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli (200 g)
• 2 cups grated mozzarella (200 g)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon sea salt (15 g)
• 2 cloves of crushed garlic

Method of preparation

1. Steam broccoli for 10 minutes.
2. After boiling, set aside the broccoli and let it cool.
3. Put the pieces of broccoli in a pan with olive oil and fry them together with the crushed garlic.
4. Mix all the ingredients, season with salt and black pepper (optional), and finally add the cheese.
5. Put the mixture in a small baking tray and let it bake for 20 minutes at 180 ° C. 

2. Cajun-style broccoli

The mixture of spices that gives the name of this recipe with broccoli also gives it a unique and delicious taste.

ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli (200 g)
• 1 tablespoon sea salt (15 g)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon sea salt (15 g)
• 1 cup sour cream (250 ml)
• ½ finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon cajun spice mixture (15 g)

Method of preparation

1. Steam broccoli, but be careful not to leave it too long so as not to lose its original color.
2. At the same time, boil the other ingredients in a pan: onion, salt, black pepper and cream.
3. Add the pieces of broccoli and the cajun spice mixture and mix well. 
4. To allow a harmonious combination of flavors, let the mixture simmer for another 10 minutes.

3. Broccoli and avocado salad

ingredients

• 5 cups broccoli (500 g)
• 1 avocado copt
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (40 g)
• 3 tablespoons nutmeg (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon salt (15 g)
• 2 finely chopped parsley threads
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (45 ml)

Method of preparation

1. Wash the pieces of broccoli well and let them steam for 5 minutes, without losing their original green color. This is an important step in the recipe.
2. After they have boiled, put the pieces of broccoli aside and let them cool.
3. Meanwhile, peel the avocado and cut it into cubes. Move the ingredients to a deep plate or salad bowl.
4. Add parsley, salt, black pepper and a little olive oil to season the avocado. 
5. Add hot broccoli to the bowl and mix all ingredients well.
6. At the end, season the salad with mustard and add a little lemon juice.

4. Broccoli with chicken and cream

The combination of chicken and vegetables is always welcome. Why not use it to prepare a recipe with broccoli ideal for a light dinner?

ingredients

• 1 cup broccoli (100 g)
• 1 medium chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons salt (30 g)
• 1 curry powder
• 1 cup parmesan (100 g)
• ½ finely chopped onion (80 g)
• 1 cup sour cream (250 ml)
• 1 tablespoon black pepper (15 g)

Method of preparation

1. As usual, steam the pieces of broccoli, this time together with the chicken breast, onion and salt. 
2. After they have boiled, strain the pieces and set them aside.
3. In a frying pan, heat a little oil and lightly fry the finely chopped onion with a little salt and black pepper. Then add the chicken and let all the ingredients boil together.
4. Then add the cream and let it boil along with the chicken breast mixture.
5. When ready, serve the dish on a plate and sprinkle a little Parmesan on top.