10 Best Healthy Broccoli Side Dishes

Garlic Broccoli Salad

Lightly steamed broccoli combines with toasted pine nuts, golden raisins, and a quick, tangy dressing of rice wine vinegar and minced garlic. "This broccoli salad is perfect to bring to a summer cookout or to have as a side dish with your favorite meal," says recipe creator MissaLissa.

Broccoli Mango Salad

"This is absolutely delicious," says justlovecooking. "What a great flavor combination. I think the dressing is a great addition to any salad. The mango just adds the perfect balance that the oranges alone wouldn't do."

Easy Lemon and Garlic Broccoli

You'll steam broccoli florets in a skillet with a squeeze of lemon. Then combine them with sauteed garlic and give everything a quick sizzle in the pan. If you like, use olive oil instead of butter for sauteing. "This so easy to prepare and yet so good," says Jillian. "The lemon and garlic paired together really make this broccoli side dish stand out. Great recipe!"

Broccoli and Brussels Sprout Delight

You'll saute broccoli and Brussels sprouts with garlic in butter or olive oil, finishing with diced fresh tomato and red pepper flakes. "This recipe is definitely delightful in every way," says SHORECOOK. "It not only tastes fabulous, it is so easy to make."

Roasted Sage Broccoli

Broccoli florets roast with slices of red onion and torn sage leaves. "An easy and tasty veggie side dish," says Zest to Impress. "The fresh sage leaves become crispy and add texture and flavor."

Sesame Broccoli

You'll stir-fry chopped broccoli, sesame seeds, and slices of bell pepper in sesame oil. "A simple way to enjoy broccoli and peppers," says SunFlower. "Sesame oil gives a nice nutty taste to this dish! Sometimes, you just have to enjoy the simple taste of veggies."

Stir-Fried Kale and Broccoli Florets

You'll quickly stir-fry chopped broccoli with sliced garlic and chile pepper, adding fresh kale for a couple minutes, and finishing with sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of lime juice. "Fantastic," says one Allrecipes user. "Healthy, delicious, fast!"

Honey Mustard Broccoli

Make this simple broccoli side dish with only four ingredients: broccoli, honey mustard, salt, and olive oil. "Simple and delicious," says reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole. "20 minutes was all it took for me."

Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli

So easy, you'll simply roast broccoli florets with garlic, adding a splash of lemon juice just before serving to brighten flavors. That's it! "Excellent," says Autumn. "I was skeptical of how little oil was used in the dish, but it turned out great. LOVED it! Healthy AND delicious."

Awesome Broccoli Marinara

"This is a great quick version of an Italian traditional side dish in our family all the way from Italy," says Debra. "You can use fresh tomatoes and basil. However, as a mother of four, I opt for the quick method. The kids really love this dish too. Buon Appetito!

More Inspiration

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