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10 Ways to cook Broccoli - Dairy free



The problem with most Broccoli recipes is that they all include dairy in some form or another.  It seems that celebrity Chef's don't think you can make great vegetarian food without cheese or cream.    Ahh it really annoys me. 

There are plenty ways to cook great meals with broccoli without adding dairy.   


1. Boiled

Cut the broccoli into Florette's and add to a boiling pan of water.  Cook for 5 - 6 Min's.  Then drain, leave in a colander over the cooking pan for a few Min's to allow all the broccoli to drain well.  

DON'T OVER COOK

Tip:  Cook your Broccoli like pasta.  It tastes a lot better al dente.

Simple ideas for boiled broccoli

Soup:  - Blitz in a food processor with some of the cooking water and return to the pan to re-heat.  Stir in some plain soya yogurt to make a creamy soup.

Pesto: - Blitz in a food processor till smooth with a little vegetable oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper.   Cook pasta and drain, then return to the saucepan and toss together with the pesto.

Salad: - Toss drained broccoli with your favourite dairy free vinaigrette, to make a lovely warm salad.  



2. Steamed

One of my favourite kitchen tools is my stove top steamer. It's a great healthy way to cook vegetables, while retaining all the vitamins.  

 Check out Simple Recipes to find out easy it is.




Serving with pasta, cous cous or rice to make a side dish a meal.  

3. Roasted

 A few years ago I found a recipe for roasted cauliflower, so why not try it with broccoli.  You get a crisp veggie with a lovely roasted char on the outside.

Cut your broccoli into Florets, then toss with a little oil and toss into a roasting pan.  Cook at 180 Celsius/200 Celsius depending on your oven.  

Can easily be cooked in the roasting pan on an outdoor grill, as part of a barbecue.  The roasting tin will stop cross contamination with other foods, for vegans/vegetarians or if you have a food intolerance.




4. Stir Fried

 Forget buying Chinese takeaways, especially if your not sure that its completely dairy free.  Authentic Asian food doesn't use dairy, however most UK Takeaway menus are a homogenised mix of food.  

I went for lunch at a restaurant in Edinburgh city centre a few years ago and discovered a chicken and cheddar cheese spring roll....  Deep fried!!!!!! 

 - Hong Kong style stir fried Broccoli - (Chinese food.about)

- Tofu and broccoli stir fry - (Eating Well)

5. Deep fried

Deep fried food doesn't really agree with my IBS,  It's just not worth the pain.  If your okay with it, why not give it a try.


-  Broccoli tempura with dipping sauce

- Deep fried broccoli is a vegetarian recipe to make dairy free and vegan use this  Tempura Batter recipe.



6. Dips

 Broccoli can taste just as good as a cold dish.  Know anyone that's has a broccoli phobia, the best way to hide veggies is to turn it into something else.

 - Broccomole Dip (All recipes) Vegetarian recipe, substitute yogurt for the  sour cream to make dairy free

 - Broccoli guacamole (Vegangela) Vegan recipe mixing broccoli with avocado 

7. Raw

 Raw food isn't really cooked, it's more like a set of assembly instructions.  There still  some work involved so I think I can get away with adding it to the list. 

 - Broccoli Ceviche (nytimes)

- Broccoli Salad (Food network)

- Raw Broccoli soup  (Vegetarian.about)

- Broccoli slaw (all recipes.au)
8. Transformers - Broccoli in disguise

 I love veggies, I think that's pretty clear by now.  I have a really hard time understanding people who won't eat anything that' s green or a funny shape.   Or has bits in it....

 Best way to get veg shy people to eat them is too turn them into something else.  Preferably something there already familiar with eating.
Broccoli food and drinks
- Camouflaged broccoli

- Baked Broccoli Burgers  (TheTolerant Vegan)

 - Broccoli Sweet potato Cakes (vegan.sheknows)

 - Vegan Broccoli Quiche (Post Punk Kitchen)

 - Broccoli bread pudding (Woman's day) Leave out the ham to make vegetarian. To made dairy free, use milk and cheese substitutes.  
9. Sandwiches and snacks

 You don't need to eat meat or dairy to have a messy hand held snack.  Release your inner child, messy food  is fun.  

 - Broccoli goodwiches (IVU - International Vegetarian Union)

 - Veggie Broccoli Burro's  (IVU - International Vegetarian Union)

 - Broccoli and sweet potato filo rolls (Tenderstem)

10. Cakes and bakes

 Every time I do research on dairy free vegetable recipes, I'm always surprised at the amount of sweet or dessert recipes I find.  I love cooking cakes and bakes with veg, just not broccoli. Here are a few for the brave and curious. 
- Broccoli and cornmeal upside down cake Vegetarian recipe from  (Chocolate and zucchini) swap cottage cheese for Tofu to make dairy free)

 - Broccoli forest cake Vegetarian recipe from (not quite nigella)

- Broccoli brownies (Brunt Apple) Use egg substitute to make Vegan

 - fruit and veggie chocolate cake (Food.com) Use egg substitute to make Vegan
Let me know how you get on, if your brave enough to make a Broccoli cake or bake xxx

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