With sincere (?) apologies to my chocoholic readers (you know who you are .... Dom and Chele) I'm back with more veggies. Years ago (when the boys were small and I was obsessed with nutrition) I read a wonderful book by Andrew Weil called "8 Weeks To Optimum Health" - a few of his recommendations have stuck with me through the years: Have a "news fast" every so often (no radio or TV news and skip the newspapers) - very calming. Buy yourself flowers regularly - they lift your spirits. Eat broccoli - it is brim full of goodness - so here goes!
I have been dipping in and out of Ellie Krieger's "The Food You Crave" recently, and when I saw a recipe for "Dirty Broccoli" - I just had to try it!!! Not sure where the dirty bit came from but the recipe is excellent - tasty, interesting and healthy. Ellie describes the dish as delectable, and she's right!
"Dirty" Broccoli
1 bunch broccoli
2 tbsp olive oil (I used slightly less)
2 garlic cloves, minced (I used 3)
3 tbsp wholemeal breadcrumbs
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Divide the broccoli into spears and steam until cooked to your taste.
While the broccoli is steaming heat the oil on a large pan or wok, adding the garlic while the oil is still cold, cook it for about a minute.
Add the breadcrumbs, oregano and seasonings and stir until the mixture is toasted and golden.
Combine the broccoli and the crunchy breadcrumbs and serve.
Enjoy.
52 comments:
is there an 'un-follow' button?... how am I supposed to get my sweet fix?... regardless of how lovely and tasty your 'dirty' broccoli looks... and it does... please can you resume normal service as quickly as possible?
I'm still laughing at Dom's comment. Anyway broccoli is good for you and with garlic even better. I like a lot of Ellie's recipes.
This sounds delicious - even if it is a broccoli dish! Ellie really proves that you can create dishes which are both a joy to eat and healthy for you... Thanks for sharing! And for mentioning "8 Weeks to Optimum Health" - I'll have to check that one out soon! Have a lovely weekend!
LOL on Dom's comment! I think you'll have to put a side of fudge or chocolate cookies out with your veggies for him! LOL!
I love broccoli, the hubby not so much, he'll eat it because it's good for him! This sounds great, I have two of her cookbooks! I think the "dirty" may come from the breadcrumbs? Now, if I could only get him to eat salmon!
Have a wonderful day!
I love recipes with broccoli, those breadcrumbs on top must add really a special taste, this is definitely a keeper recipe for me.
great advice and good tip on the butter for scones thanks
Usually i jump onto the walls,screaming when i see broccoli,but your recipe sounds intriguingly interesting..
Sur' we cannot live on chocolate alone ... although I have tried!!!
Am in need of an iron boost anyway so I do appreciate the broccolli recipe :-)
Here is another one of your chocolate lovers but I guess greens are important too! If you get a chance, visit my blog. I am having a giveaway. Have a fun weekend.
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I like some of Dr Weil's advice and I am all for a News Fast now and again! This dirty broccoli is a favorite Ellie recipe of mine and I am glad you gave it a go. It reminds me I need to make it again! Yours looks fabulous.
Yum! I love broccoli, so this looks so good!
I think this looks wonderful. I could eat broccoli every day.
No apologies, please! What you said was perfect. I am always looking for more encouragement to eat healthier. Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment.
Oh BVG I hate broccoli. Couldn't you have poured chocolate sauce over it or something ;)
Wonderful cabbage and broccoli recipes! Thanks for your invaluable reminder! I'll gladly heed your advice and eat my greens! It has been a long while sine I heard it said. To your health! Cheers!!!
I promise you that chocolate is a food group ... and as it is a bean that makes it a vegetable and so therefore a healthy food group ... are you buying any of this?? lol
Looks tasty to me - I love broccoli but ways to jazz it up a bit are always welcome!
I'm a fan of broccoli and this looks likes another great way to serve it!
Sounds good!! You have a really lovely blog!
Have a beautiful weekend!
xx,
Tammy
i'm all about dirty food when it looks like this!
I am dedicated to naughty chocolate treat but my concience tells me I should make this. Plus it looks wonderful and my health concius boyfrind will love it
I think look really nice! gloria
I love broccoli! Hurray for you coming up with a fresh way to prepare it!
This sounds amazing, what a way to make broccoli more interesting! Natasha from www.theramblesandshamblesblog.blogspot.com
def an interesting and healthy way to dress up broccoli! love the addition of wholemeal breadcrumb too!
I feel like i've started something bad... I do love broccoli, don't get me wrong...
Yummo..that looks clean, healthy n delicious all at the same time!!
US Masala
Funny that Ellie named these delicious broccoli "dirty"...LOL
Yum! I like the 'dirty' concept. I actually eat lots of green (to balance the sweets I guess)...especially kale.
Ha.. what a name! I bet it tastes fabulous. I like the addition of bread crumb. Thanks for sharing and hope you're having a great day.
Cheers, Kristy
I love broccoli.. and most vegetables come to think of it. :) Looks lovely. x
This is a must try recipe for me! I love broccoli and I am always looking for new recipes.
Linda
www.mykindofcooking.com
Love this love it!!! I do something very similar and put grated lemon rind in the crumbs, great way to eat your greens...xx
Sounds absolutely delicious, but what a bizarre name!! I'm absolutely going to bookmark this one. Thanks for sharing!
Ooh, garlicky broccoli - I likey. Think you should change your blog background to green until chocolate-service resumes!
It sounds delicious! I love broccoli and have the Weil book also. My aunt would always advice us to eat more broccoli. She lived until her late 80's with seldom going to the doctor so there must be something to it.
I included one of your recipes in my Ash Wednesday blogroll today. Thanks for helping me with my meatless days:)
Yum! I love broccoli, and had it for dinner last night. I usually cook the florets, but save all the stalks to eat raw. This sounds like a delicious and simple new way for me to prepare it. Now bring on the cake!!!
first time here,u hv a lovley space..i truly belive in Go green..eat greens daily..love broccoli and this looks so tempting n delicious....visit my space as time permits..
sanyukta
http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/
Sounds like a fabulous way to disquise some broccoli!
That is my number one goal this year...MORE GREENS. These look yummy.
Hmmm, I'm with Chele and Dom! But this does sound rather a nice way of having broccoli, so I'll try not to complain too much.
this looks so yummy! i love trying new recipes for broccoli. thank you for sharing.
In my opinon, there's nothing better for the body than healthy greens or dishes like this! Thanks for sharing your idea.
That's good advice. I do a news fast every now and then too - usually on hols - no tv, no radio, no newspapers - blissful ignorance. I bought myself flowers today - an enormous bunch of daffs. Thanks for the 'Dirty' Broccoli recipe. Love garlic with this veg but the breadcrumbs are a new departure.
Wow! You can even make broccoli look delicious! I love my greens! This recipe sounds simple and delicious. I am sure my youngster will love it!
Haven't heard much from you lately, hope everything's OK!
Mary
I love broccoli! this looks like a great new way to prepare it...and it's healthy (shhh....don't tell my husband!)
laughing at Dom's comment too...
this looks wonderful...
it's on my list
kary
xxx
Delicious. Have you tried this with a little red chilli? And leftovers would make the perfect pasta sauce - yum!
Looks like a yummy recipe!!
thanks for sharing
xo
E! Looks like someone has not been posting ;]
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