Best Tarragon Broccoli Recipes

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GREEN GODDESS GRAIN BOWL



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Green goddess dressing perks up the grains in this grain bowl, filled to the brim with all the green veggies. Tarragon gives it its herbaceous kick.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     No Meat, No Problem     Grains     Broccoli     Sugar Snap Pea     Yogurt     Herb     Cucumber     Avocado     Tarragon     Seed     Dinner     Vegetarian     Egg

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound broccoli florets (about 10 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
4 large eggs
8 ounces sugar snap peas
1 cup whole-milk yogurt
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons mixed chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, and/or tarragon
4 cups cooked grains, such as farro, quinoa, and/or brown rice
2 mini seedless cucumbers, halved, sliced
1/2 cup baby greens
2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, sliced
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss broccoli with 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until charred and tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add eggs, cover, and cook 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water (keep cooking water boiling) and let cool. Peel eggs.
  • Add sugar snap peas to boiling water and cook until bright green and just slightly tender, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to bowl with ice water.
  • Purée yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, 1 cup herbs, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a food processor until smooth.
  • Toss grains, 1/2 cup dressing, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Divide among serving bowls. Wipe out large bowl, then toss broccoli, snap peas, cucumbers, baby greens, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in bowl. Divide among serving bowls. Top with avocado slices, pumpkin seeds, and remaining 2 Tbsp. herbs. Slice eggs in half and add to bowls. Serve remaining dressing alongside for drizzling.

CREAM OF BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP



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"When my husband and I visit fresh-food stands, we often come home with more vegetables than we can eat," Marge Hill shares from Glenside, Pennsylvania. "I lightened up this tarragon-flavored soup to use up the broccoli we buy. I like it with crusty bread, a salad or a sandwich."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups 1% milk
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Add the broccoli, tarragon, thyme and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Add milk; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; heat through. Reduce heat. Add 1 cup of cheese; stir just until melted. Serve immediately. Garnish with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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