This delicious broccoli au gratin is a perfect option to enjoy a nutrient-rich vegetable in a tasty way. The light béchamel sauce, made with skim milk, coats the broccoli to give it a creamy and golden touch, ideal as a side dish or main course.
1 broccoli
250 ml milk
2 tbsp. flour
20 g butter
50 g grated cheese
Salt, pepper and nutmeg
1
Kitchen broccoli
Cut the broccoli into florets and boil in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and place in a baking dish.
2
Prepares the bechamel
Melt the butter in a pan, add the flour and mix well. Gradually add the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
3
Gratina and serves
Pour the béchamel sauce over the broccoli, sprinkle with grated cheese and bake at 200°C for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Broccoli, almonds and grapes salad
A fresh and healthy salad that combines crunchy steamed broccoli, toasted almonds and a touch of sweetness from the grapes. The yogurt, honey and lemon dressing enhances all the flavors, creating a light and flavorful mix.
1 broccoli
50 g toasted almonds
10 grapes cut in half
2 tbsp. plain yogurt
1 tsp. honey
Juice of half a lemon
Difficulty Low
1
Kitchen broccoli
Cut the broccoli into florets and steam for 5-7 minutes until al dente. If you prefer boiled, boil for 3-4 minutes and drain well.
2
Cool broccoli
Rinse the broccoli with cold water to stop cooking and maintain its color.
3
Prepare the dressing
Mix yogurt, honey and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
4
Mixes the ingredients
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, almonds and grapes. Stir gently.
5
Garnish, serve and enjoy
Pour the dressing over the salad, mix well and serve immediately.
Difficulty Low
Curried broccoli with rice and coconut
This curried broccoli recipe is an explosion of flavors, with the exotic touch of curry and coconut. Served with basmati rice, it is a complete, aromatic and delicious meal that will transport you to new gastronomic worlds.
300 g broccoli
200 ml coconut milk
1 tbsp. curry paste
1 chopped onion
1 clove garlic
200 g basmati rice
1 tbsp. coconut oil
1
Kitchen rice
Boil the basmati rice according to package directions and set aside.
2
Saltea broccoli
In a pan with coconut oil, sauté the onion and garlic. Add the broccoli florets and cook for a few minutes.
3
Elaborated the sauce
Stir in curry paste and coconut milk. Cook over medium heat until broccoli is tender.
4
Serves and enjoy
Serve the broccoli curry still hot over basmati rice and enjoy its full flavor.