20 Simple & Healthy Broccoli Recipes
Wondering what to do with broccoli? This collection of simple, healthy broccoli recipes are created by a registered dietitian and taste absolutely delicious. You’ll find everything from broccoli salads, roasted broccoli side dishes, pastas with broccoli, and SO many more tasty dinner recipes with broccoli!

If you’re looking for some of the best ways to cook broccoli, you’ve found yourself in the right place. The broccoli recipes below are easy to make, filled with nutritious ingredients, and taste amazing, too.
Tap to the following sections or keep scrolling to explore all broccoli recipe ideas:
Broccoli Nutrition Benefits
This green cruciferous vegetable is a great source of micronutrients, including:
- vitamin C (broccoli is one of the best sources of Vitamin C out there – just one cup provides 135% of your daily vitamin C needs)
- vitamin K
- vitamin A
- folate
- potassium
- calcium
- iron
- phosphorus
- magnesium
Broccoli is also a fabulous source of dietary fibre – one cup provides 2.3 grams of fibre, which is 9% of your daily fibre needs. Fibre is known to help with digestion, heart health, blood sugar control, and weight management.
Finally, it’s also a source of beneficial plant compounds (like sulforaphane) and antioxidants (like carotenoids)! These plant compounds are associated with numerous health benefits.
Broccoli Salads
These broccoli salads are some of my all-time favourites from the blog! They’re hearty and SO satisfying – using either charred + roasted broccoli or raw broccoli for extra crunch.
1) Roasted Broccoli Salad With Cranberry, Farro & Feta
2) Crunchy Broccoli Kale Salad
3) Broccoli, Cauliflower & Salmon Salad With Curry Tahini
Roasted Broccoli Side Dishes
Roasted broccoli is one of the ultimate side dishes! The recipes in this section will show you how to elevate a basic roasted broccoli recipe 🙂
4) Roasted Miso Broccoli
5) Balsamic Roasted Broccoli
6) Honey-Drizzled Roasted Broccolini
Broccoli & Rice Recipes
Broccoli and rice are a match made in heaven! These cozy rice recipes are another delicious way to enjoy broccoli as a side dish OR as the base of your favourite protein.
7) Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Rice
8) Creamy Coconut Curry Rice
Pastas With Broccoli
Want to add more veggies to your pasta? Broccoli is one of my go-to’s!
9) Creamy Tahini Pasta With Broccoli
10) Winter Pasta Salad With Roasted Vegetables
11) Canned Salmon Pasta With Broccoli
12) Baked Pesto Pasta With Broccoli & Mushrooms
Stir-Fries With Broccoli
Sautéing broccoli in a delicious stir-fry is another way to enjoy this popular cruciferous vegetable.
13) Tempeh Stir-Fry With Miso Peanut Sauce
14) Tempeh Stir-Fry With Spicy Coconut Sauce
Other Broccoli Recipes
More ways to enjoy broccoli! Hint: that shrimp & broccoli recipe is one of the most popular recipes on the blog 😉
15) Shrimp & Broccoli With Lemon, Honey & Feta
16) Pesto Quinoa Bowl With Broccoli & Sweet Potato
17) Tuna Frittata With Broccoli & Cheddar
18) Salmon Parcels With Vegetables
19) Roasted Broccoli Pesto Pizza
20) Miso Ramen Noodle Soup With Veggies
More ingredient roundups to explore:
- 25+ Recipes With Oats
- 15+ Healthy Shrimp Recipes
- 15+ Winter Squash Recipes
- 10+ Healthy Recipes With Kale
- 10+ Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes
And there you have it – 20 Simple, Healthy Broccoli Recipe Ideas to cook and enjoy. I so hope you found some inspiration from this list!
If you make any of these recipes, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or Pinterest – seeing your creations always makes my day. You can also subscribe to my email list to never miss a new recipe or nutrition education post!
Get the Recipe: 20 Healthy Broccoli Recipes: Roasted Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro, dry (how to cook farro)
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup feta, crumbled
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Salad dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2.5 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Cook farro according to package instructions. OR follow the "pasta method" which is my personal favourite way to cook farro (it ends up way more chewy and less mushy). Simply add dry farro to boiling water and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes. Drain into a sieve and spread the cooked farro on a baking sheet to let it dry for 5 minutes.
- While the farro cooks, toss broccoli florets in olive oil and salt. Spread florets onto a baking sheet, ensuring some space between florets. Pop them in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until slightly browned, crisp, and tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare the salad dressing by shaking all dressing ingredients together in a jar with a lid, or whisk them in a small bowl.
- Remove broccoli from the oven, and toss with farro, dried cranberries, crumbled feta, and salad dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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