Day Two: Write a List Post
I feel bad for broccoli – It gets such a bad rap. The truth is, broccoli is not only super good for you, but also really yummy too!
And who said kids won’t eat broccoli? Squishy loves his little trees. Maybe that is because broccoli was one of my biggest pregnancy cravings, or maybe it is just because broccoli is super yummy!!
Here are ten ways we enjoy broccoli in our Vegas home.
Ten Ways to Enjoy Broccoli
1. Steamed
(I like to include Lemon Slices in the water to add flavor.)*
2. Boiled
(Throw in some water – add spices, boil until done, drain and serve.)
3. Fried
(Dunk in egg, roll in Panko bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese, fry.)
4. Roasted
(I adore this with a little olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese, or even just Jane’s Crazy Mixed Up Seasoning.)*
5. Topped with Cheese
(Either shredded or sauce, this is a classic family favorite.)*
6. Stewed
(I throw in a can of diced tomatoes… yummo.)
7. Pureed
(Not just for babies! Mix with spreadable cheese, like Laughing Cow light, spread over crackers for a low calorie treat.)
8. Soup
(What is Broccoli Cheese soup without the broccoli?)
9. Broccoli Slaw
(I find this at my local produce store, and top with light dressing, for a super filling salad, or use in stir fry for a quick and easy dinner.)*
10. Raw
(Your choice of topping if any, I prefer Ranch or Hummus.)*
* These are my personal favorite ways to enjoy broccoli.
Squishy is finding the joy in sauces, and currently loves Ranch, Hummus, and Cheese on his broccoli. I also throw it into his pastas.
How do you enjoy your broccoli?
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Ohh… I’ll have to try some of these! My 4 yo calls them trees & only eats the leaves. Great list post. Stopping by from Twitter. 31dbbb rocks!
I LOVE broccoli! As soon as I saw your Tweet, I giggled and had to click over.
I ate a lot of broccoli while pregnant too…but then I couldn’t eat it for almost a year because I was nursing my daughter and every time I ate even just a bite of broccoli she’d get terrible gas and just scream in pain 🙁 I thought it was weird, but I went with it.
I haven’t tried some of what you mentioned and now I’m putting fried broccoli and pureed broccoli on cracker with laughing cow (yum!) at the top of my list to try.
You have opened new broccoli flavored doors for me and I shall forever be indebted to you!
Great list 🙂
Stopping by from SITS31DBBB
Yay! Glad I gave you more ideas – I had forgotten about not being able to eat broccoli while nursing – thankfully it didn’t last long bc my son didn’t really react to what I ate – so after about 6 months I began to eat broccoli again. 🙂
PS I like to add some spices to the cheese too for more flavor. Glad I opened new Broccoli Doors! HEHE!
I learned so much! Totally trying several of these.
When I first saw this post I was a bit skeptical that there would be anything listed that I would be interested in or intrigued by, broccoli is not my favorite veggie, but you may have just converted me!!
Broccoli totally gets a bad rap! Good luck hope you like some of these!!
Roasted is my favourite but I might have to try your crumbed and fried version.
@Andrea, You can also do the same thing, but bake them instead of fry – for a healthier version!
Stopping by from 31 DBB. I never would have thought of frying them but that idea is making my mouth water.
Hello,
Coming over from SITS girls. Great post about broccoli! Thank you so much for the new information on Digg and Stumpled Upon.These were new to me. I set up accounts and I dugg you and stumbled you. Would you mind doing the same?
http://digg.com/story/r/updated_my_top_tip_for_parenting_preschoolers_sarah_thacker
This is my post I’d like stumbled: http://www.sarahthacker.com/2011/02/my-top-tip-for-parenting-preschoolers/
@Sarah Thacker, Done and Done! Thanks for stopping by and promoting my post! I appreciate it – and love your avatar picture! So sweet!
Great post! Sometimes I get stuck on a veggie rut and forget that there are so many ways to put a new spin! Nothing worse than falling into a routine, especially with something that not everyone is keen on eating in the first place 😉
Saw your SU post on the 31DBBB board and came over to stumble! (also following on SU)
My post: http://bit.ly/i9Ikff
My account: http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/MrsJenBardall/
Oops! That wasn’t the post I was intending to share. Here’s the real one: http://bit.ly/gNIidu
Stumbled! Thanks for joining in! 🙂 This could be a great way to help drive traffic to each other’s blogs!!
I tried it every way, but fried and roasted. Must try it.
I stumbled this.
Roasted is by FAR my fav! Thanks
I love broccoli -it is one of the 10 perfect foods for our family. Glad to see you are participating in the 31dbbb. I’m going to have to try suggestion #4 pureed with cheese – cheese always makes things better!
I’m not going to lie- the sound of pureed broccoli sort of scares me… But the rest of the ideas sound great!
Mmmm…I love broccoli! Definitely have to start working more roasted broccoli into our meals, though. You know what other green veggie is unexpectedly delicious roasted? Green beans! YUM! 🙂
Stumbled and Digg’d! 🙂
Here from SITS 31DBBB!
Mmm – Roasted Green Beans sound like they may make the menu tonight- I love Roasted Asparagus too – just a bit of olive oil and sea salt Yum!
Oh man, I so do not like broccoli. My whole family does though, so we do end up eating it. And I know it is so healthy. Sigh. Maybe I will have to try a few of these to see if I can find some love for that tree like veggie. And I suppose I will still Stumble it for those broccoli lovers out there. 😉
Well thank you for sharing it – You know a lot of these work just as well with Green Beans, Cauliflower, and Peppers!! 🙂
I love broccoli and eat it all the time. My favorite way to prepare it is to roast it with garlic, olive oil, and salt. Great post!
MMM That sounds really yummy! I think I may just have to make it that way tonight!
We love broccoli in our house. Have it at least once a week! I have never tries slaw or fried though. Must try that!
Oh man! We love the slaw- makes a great healthy easy salad too!
Dropping by from SITS and the blog challenge. I’ve added you to my SU and DIGG friends. I haven’t really used these accounts in a ….. long time, but I am willing to try the test with you. Anyway, I just wrote a list post yesterday too! Quite by accident as I just found this challenge on SITS this morning. Love your broccoli ideas. I’ll have to try some of those. I usually just steam it!
Please let me know if you like them! So far they have been pretty helpful for me! 🙂
Nice list post
Did the digg and stumble too – just signed up
visiting from sits
eileen
Thank you Eileen!! I appreciate it. 🙂 What is your stumble account – I will follow you!
geek4web
Excellent list post! Thanks for the inspiration as I continue the 31DBBB plan.
Thanks Jim! Glad you could stop by. Funny enough it is one of my highest hitting posts in search fields now! 😉 Good Luck with the rest of 31DBBB. 🙂