How to Use broccoli in a Sentence
broccoli
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Be sure to start with fresh broccoli.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
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This broccoli beef is served with chow mein.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
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Fresh steam-in-bag broccoli makes this cheesy recipe a breeze.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
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Fold in the broccoli and cook for 1 minute to heat through.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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This can cause steam to get trapped, so your broccoli won’t crisp up.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
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Per the name, this recipe adds broccoli into the mix.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
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Don’t cook broccoli past a bright green color.
—Laura Schober, Health, 19 Dec. 2025
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Like broccoli dredged in eggs and breadcrumbs then fried in olive oil.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
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Place a few teaspoons of broccoli in each cup (over the cheese).
—Naomi Ross, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2023
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Roast bite-size pieces of broccoli drizzled with olive oil.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
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Serve with broccoli, peas, or carrots for a stir-fry feel.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
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Wash a bounty of fresh broccoli.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
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Stir in red pepper and broccoli.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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When the rice and broccoli are ready, turn off the heat and stir to combine.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Add to the bowl with the broccoli and add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 8 Apr. 2020
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While chicken broils, in a large bowl, toss broccoli with chili paste and oil.
—Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 10 Dec. 2019
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One cup of cooked broccoli provides 5 grams of fiber.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
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Peel the broccoli stems, then slice 1/4-inch-thick and add to the bowl.
—Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2018
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Seems like now is a good time to tell you about the famous $6 broccoli.
—Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 16 Apr. 2018
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The first is sesame tofu with broccoli, which is kind of a bit of a stir fry of sorts.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023
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Harvest broccoli when the largest buds in the head are the size of the head of a kitchen match.
—Dan Gill, NOLA.com, 16 Dec. 2020
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Water your broccoli seeds well.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
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There are a million and one reasons to love broccoli.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
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Some people can't stand to be in the room when broccoli is cooking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
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Frozen broccoli will become mushy.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Don't leave your leftover broccoli water on the stove to waft for hours.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
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This recipe is packed full of rice, cheese, chicken, and broccoli, and topped with crispy onion.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
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Or get the kao loa with rare slices of beef in broth with Chinese broccoli.
—Linda Bladholm, miamiherald, 24 Jan. 2018
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Make broccoli and cheddar soup for a hearty winter meal.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
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The broccoli is so green thanks to the simple blanching process.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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