30 broccoli recipes

Add some green goodness to the classic cheesy pasta bake with florets of broccoli. Dijon mustard and a pinch of chilli flakes ensure a punchy sauce

Purple sprouting broccoli is at its best in early spring – make the most of it with this zingy stir-fry, loaded with veg and flavoured with soy, ginger, garlic and chilli

Swap cauliflower for broccoli and combine with tangy blue cheese in this comforting baked side dish, perfect for Sunday lunch

Match purple sprouting broccoli with a blue cheese and garlic dressing, then sprinkle with toasted almonds for added crunch

Packed with protein and low in calories, this speedy broccoli rice dish is full of exciting texture and flavour, with punchy chilli, zingy lime, crunchy veg and peanuts

Put purple sprouting broccoli at the centre in this spring tart recipe seasoned with fresh thyme. Serve with a simple green salad for an easy veggie dinner

These grilled long-stem broccoli with spiced harissa carrot and sweet potato purée, feta and sesame seeds make an excellent vegetarian side dish – it's gluten-free, too

Make a big batch of dhal to freeze or stash a couple of ready-made pouches in the cupboard, then whip up this easy topping

Cosy, nourishing and packed with veg, this warming vegetarian soup recipe comes topped with golden-brown sourdough croutons

Cauliflower cheese is an absolute classic. Add broccoli into the mix and you get a bubbling, cheesy gratin that is pure comfort during the winter months. Why not make smaller portions and serve this as a side as well?

This recipe for chargrilled broccoli and cauliflower with harissa comes from Le Bab in London and makes a great veggie side dish

Full of fibre, healthy fats and zingy flavour, this veggie noodle dish is ready in less than 20 minutes for a nourishing midweek meal

Mustard oil adds a pungent, nutty and hot flavour to this vibrant veggie dish, served with a creamy makhani sauce. This recipe comes from London's Soho restaurant, Gunpowder

Slather hunks of tender chicken breast in a sweet, sharp honey and sesame sauce and pair with long-stem broccoli. This easy stir-fry makes for a quick, protein-rich meal

Charred purple sprouting broccoli, coated in a tahini yogurt and topped with spiced seeds, makes a sophisticated starter or light lunch. It’s best to cook the broccoli by stir-frying or griddling

Ready-made hollandaise makes a great base for this broccoli puff pastry tart. Add smoked salmon or ham once it comes out of the oven, or serve topped with a poached egg for an impressive brunch or perfect Friday night treat with friends

Overcooking broccoli really can be a thing of joy. It becomes soft, squidgy and deeply satisfying in this salty, chewy sarnie made with homemade focaccia

This broccoli and roasted red pepper frittata makes for a quick, healthy and delicious midweek meal. It's on the table in just 20 minutes, plus it's low-cal and 5:2 diet-friendly.

The trick here is to steam the broccoli in seasoned olive oil and pasta water until mushy. It emulsifies into a wonderful sauce – sounds weird but it really works

Fill your tortillas with our high-protein mix of sirloin steak, long-stemmed broccoli and roasted red peppers for a quick entertaining idea

Purple sprouting broccoli is matched with a moreish sweet and salty oyster sauce. Serve with rice for a quick midweek dinner

Six ingredients and just 20 minutes is all it takes to make a speedy, low-calorie pasta dinner for two

Make broccoli the star of this easy stir-fry recipe. Pad thai is quick to make for an easy midweek meal on the table in 25 minutes

Use broccoli as a centrepiece and scatter with spring onions, salted peanuts and crispy onions for an umami-rich, vegan entertaining dish