The best way to use up your broccoli is by trying one of these highly-rated recipes.

Using an immersion blender (or regular blender) gives it a smooth, creamy texture.

Ours uses a combination of canola mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to keep the calories in check.

Crispy Smashed Broccoli with Balsamic and Parmesan

Photo: Brie Passano

The best part of this salad?

The longer it sits, the better it gets.

Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Brie Passano

Try this healthy broccoli soup alongside grilled cheese sandwiches or as a starter for a simple dinner.

Loaded Broccoli Salad

This is the broccoli salad you will get special requests for.

The combination of bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions and Cheddar is hard to resist.

Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad

Iain Bagwell Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Try this quick vegetable dish along with chicken, fish or really any main course.

It’s also great in salads or warm grain bowls.

Tip: Preheating the pan helps the broccoli to brown and develop nutty flavors.

One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli

Photography: Kelsey Hansen; Food Styling: Greg Luna

It’s also gluten-free so long as you use tamari (aka gluten-free soy sauce).

Creamy Broccoli Pasta

If you’re looking for a simple weeknight pasta dish, look no further.

Serve over rice noodles or brown rice tossed with sesame oil and scallions.

Pureed Broccoli Soup

Sonia Bozzo

Easy Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche

This broccoli and Cheddar quiche gets its creamy texture from evaporated milk.

To keep prep simple, look for bags of pre-cut broccoli florets.

If you like a little spice, swap out the Monterey Jack cheese for pepper Jack instead.

Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Broccoli

you’re free to also serve these fresh with fruit salad for a simple weekend brunch.

Enjoy this simple recipe for any meal or occasion.

The broccoli florets absorb the creamy soup base, while the chicken stays tender.

Loaded Broccoli Salad

Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis

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Creamy Broccoli Pasta

Brie Passano

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a recipe photo of the Loaded Broccoli Chicken Casserole

Stacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley

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Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower

Easy Chicken Broccoli Soup

Jennifer Causey

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