Healthy and Tasty Vegan Broccoli Recipes

Broccoli may have lost a bit of its standing in the world of cruciferous vegetables now that kale has taken over the world, but it's still a powerhouse veggie by all standards. Our collection of healthy and tasty vegan broccoli recipes serve as a reminder that this classic vegetable deserves to retain its lofty standing, kale or no kale! And when it comes to green vegetable, broccoli still has the edge over greens when it comes to pleasing picky eaters.

A particularly rich source of Vitamins C and K, it's also a great source of dietary fiber and numerous other vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients. Best of all, once you know how to tease out its best qualities, it's one of the tastiest and most versatile green veggies you'll welcome into your kitchen. Here are some VegKitchen favorites.

Hearty Main Dishes

• Big Quesadillas with Black Beans, Broccoli, and Portabellas
• Quinoa, Broccoli, and Vegan Cheese Casserole
• Spinach, Broccoli, and Tomato Scrambled Tofu
• Ragout of Broccoli Rabe with White Beans and Porcini Mushrooms
• Broccoli and Dried Tomato Pizza
• Miso-Ginger Red Beans with Quinoa and Broccoli  
• Lemony Couscous with Broccoli
• Broccoli Frittata
• Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes
• Verdant Veggie Pesto Pizza
• Hearty Vegetable Pot Pie

Stir-fries and side dishes

• Thai-Flavored Tofu and Broccoli
• Kung Pao Broccoli and Tofu
• Sautéed Tofu with Green Veggies
• Raw Broccoli-Mushroom “Stir-Fry”
• Seitan and Broccoli Stir-Fry
• Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fr
• Thai Pineapple Stir-Fried Rice
• Spicy Stir-Fry Sesame Broccoli
• Broccoli and Baby Corn Stir-Fry
• Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
• Sautéed Broccoli or Broccoli Rabe, Baby Carrots and Yellow Squash

Salads

• Carrot and Broccoli Salad with Green Olives
• Marinated Broccoli and Cauliflower
• Broccoli Salad with Yellow Peppers, Pine Nuts, and Cranberries
• Summer Squash and Broccoli Relish Salad
• Broccoli and Red Cabbage Salad
• Veggie Sushi Rice Bowls

Pasta and Noodle Dishes

• Pasta with Red Beans and Broccoli
• Fettucine “Carbonara” with Broccoli
• Pan-Fried Sesame Noodles and Broccoli
• Penne and Broccoli with Tomatoes, Walnuts, and Raisins
• Tortellini or Ravioli with Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Vermicelli with Broccoli, Raisins, and Pine Nuts
• Pasta with Roasted Vegetables and Olives

Soups

• Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
• Broccoli, Apple, and Peanut Soup
• Cold Carrot and Broccoli Soup