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Balsamic Broccoli & Cauliflower

There’s so much you can do withfrozen broccoli, and these recipes prove it in tasty ways. From lunch and dinner to veggie-packed sides, you can make the most of your frozen broccoli with these dishes. Recipes like our Stovetop Chicken & Broccoli Casserole and Balsamic Broccoli & Cauliflower are equally healthy and delicious.

01of 12Balsamic Broccoli & CauliflowerView RecipeTed & Chelsea CavanaughReaching for a frozen broccoli & cauliflower blend to make this flavor-packed side dish helps save time on chopping, plus the frozen veggies cook quicker than fresh!

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Balsamic Broccoli & Cauliflower

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Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

Reaching for a frozen broccoli & cauliflower blend to make this flavor-packed side dish helps save time on chopping, plus the frozen veggies cook quicker than fresh!

02of 12Sesame Instant Ramen Noodles with Broccoli & Soft-Boiled EggView RecipeJazz up basic ramen noodles with toasted sesame oil, quick-cooked broccoli and a jammy soft-boiled egg. To cut back on sodium, look for ramen varieties with less than 600 mg sodium per serving or use less of the seasoning packet.

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Sesame Instant Ramen Noodles with Broccoli & Soft-Boiled Egg

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Jazz up basic ramen noodles with toasted sesame oil, quick-cooked broccoli and a jammy soft-boiled egg. To cut back on sodium, look for ramen varieties with less than 600 mg sodium per serving or use less of the seasoning packet.

03of 12One-Pot Lemon-Broccoli Pasta with ParmesanView RecipeThis hearty pasta dish with bright, fresh flavor is ideal for busy weeknights. The Parmesan adds welcome saltiness and notes of umami and you get added texture from the slight crunch of broccoli and whole-wheat noodles. Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein.

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One-Pot Lemon-Broccoli Pasta with Parmesan

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This hearty pasta dish with bright, fresh flavor is ideal for busy weeknights. The Parmesan adds welcome saltiness and notes of umami and you get added texture from the slight crunch of broccoli and whole-wheat noodles. Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein.

04of 12Stovetop Chicken & Broccoli CasseroleView RecipeWe trimmed 9 grams of fat and almost 100 calories in this makeover of cheesy chicken-and-broccoli casserole. All the raw ingredients are layered in a skillet, then simmered for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Stovetop Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

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We trimmed 9 grams of fat and almost 100 calories in this makeover of cheesy chicken-and-broccoli casserole. All the raw ingredients are layered in a skillet, then simmered for a quick weeknight dinner.

05of 12Easy Tuna Noodle CasseroleView RecipeUse reduced fat soup and fat-free milk to make this favorite casserole lower in fat and calories. Adding a variety of vegetables makes it more nutritious than the traditional recipe.

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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Use reduced fat soup and fat-free milk to make this favorite casserole lower in fat and calories. Adding a variety of vegetables makes it more nutritious than the traditional recipe.

06of 12Cheesy Vegetable BakeView RecipeThis Cheesy Vegetable Bake casserole has 7 grams of protein and only 4 grams of fat per serving, making it an ideal side dish for any dinner. Using reduced-fat cheeses lowers the fat content of this recipe but does not compromise flavor.

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Cheesy Vegetable Bake

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This Cheesy Vegetable Bake casserole has 7 grams of protein and only 4 grams of fat per serving, making it an ideal side dish for any dinner. Using reduced-fat cheeses lowers the fat content of this recipe but does not compromise flavor.

07of 12Stovetop Veggie FrittataView RecipeBrie PassanoEggs are one of the cheapest sources of protein. And they offer a delicious and easy avenue for getting veggies, like in this frittata. Using frozen vegetables saves prep time, too.

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Stovetop Veggie Frittata

Brie Passano

Stovetop Veggie Frittata

Eggs are one of the cheapest sources of protein. And they offer a delicious and easy avenue for getting veggies, like in this frittata. Using frozen vegetables saves prep time, too.

08of 12Pantry Peanut NoodlesView RecipeJacob FoxChoose your own adventure with these noodles! They’re delicious with peanut butter and tahini alike. Plus, you can use whatever frozen vegetables you have on hand and finish the dish off with any herbs still thriving in your garden or hanging out in your crisper.

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Pantry Peanut Noodles

Jacob Fox

Pantry Peanut Noodles

Choose your own adventure with these noodles! They’re delicious with peanut butter and tahini alike. Plus, you can use whatever frozen vegetables you have on hand and finish the dish off with any herbs still thriving in your garden or hanging out in your crisper.

09of 12Tortellini PrimaveraView RecipeDiana ChistrugaThis creamy tortellini and vegetable pasta is a real crowd pleaser. To make it even quicker, use frozen chopped vegetables instead of fresh. Serve with a green salad and whole-grain baguette.

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Tortellini Primavera

Diana Chistruga

Tortellini Primavera

This creamy tortellini and vegetable pasta is a real crowd pleaser. To make it even quicker, use frozen chopped vegetables instead of fresh. Serve with a green salad and whole-grain baguette.

10of 12Egg and Potato CasseroleView RecipeMake this quick and easy casserole for Sunday brunch or breakfast any day of the week!

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Egg and Potato Casserole

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Make this quick and easy casserole for Sunday brunch or breakfast any day of the week!

11of 12Broccoli CasseroleView RecipeThe lightened-up luscious sauce elevates this easy broccoli casserole over standard broccoli and cheese side dishes.

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Broccoli Casserole

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The lightened-up luscious sauce elevates this easy broccoli casserole over standard broccoli and cheese side dishes.

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Broccoli, Beef & Potato Hotdish

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