How to Use broccoli in a Sentence

broccoli

noun
Definition of broccolinext
  • Kale and broccoli now sell for $3 a pound; Brussels sprouts are $4.
    — Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2022
  • Hers is a broccoli tempura with a white miso mayonnaise.
    — Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
  • That perfectly good, untouched head of broccoli is now spoiled and headed straight to the trash (or compost bin!).
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
  • Namely, fiber-rich foods like beans, lentils, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, whole grains, onions, and apples.
    — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 2 May 2024
  • Dry broccoli pieces thoroughly with paper towels or a salad spinner.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2024
  • Some of the lunch combo options include shrimp chop suey, sweet and sour pork, beef with broccoli, vegetable chow mein, salt and pepper chicken wings.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
  • Chinese broccoli, pea greens, an Asian variety of mustard greens, and baby napa cabbage for just 68 cents a pound.
    — Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Chop broccoli: Meanwhile, cut the broccoli florets from the stems, and separate the florets into small pieces using the tip of a paring knife.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Chop broccoli: Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems, and separate florets into small pieces using tip of a paring knife.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Recently that included Chinese broccoli, which was great quality and on sale at a price that rivaled Chinatown.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
  • That's because tomatoes are notoriously hungry for nutrients, and broccoli will compete for the same selection of nutrients in the soil.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • The analysis found broccoli to be a safe bet, for instance, not because the vegetable did not contain pesticide residues but because higher-risk chemicals were at low levels and on only a few samples.
    — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Place a few teaspoons of broccoli in each cup (over the cheese).
    — Naomi Ross, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • Kids have so much fun pointing to the honeybees and to all of the broccoli.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Turn the pork over and continue to stir the potatoes and broccoli.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2022
  • New York strip with fries, broccoli, and garlic toast for a low price of $12 a plate.
    — Alex Darus, cleveland, 16 Aug. 2023
  • In our tests, many of the nonstick baking sheets were still able to brown broccoli well.
    — Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Think of the broccoli and the artichokes with the leaves nobody uses.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2023
  • This time Jones made sure to use the broccoli to place the freckles on her forehead, chin and around her mouth.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Divide the chicken and the broccoli among plates, along with rice, if desired.
    — Pati Jinich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
  • One made in a sheet pan with plenty of broccoli for a well-balanced dish.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
  • When to Harvest Harvest broccoli when the head is full and tight and when the buds are dark green and not opening.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022
  • Add the broccoli florets (work in batches if your pan isn't large enough).
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • Slice 2 pounds broccoli into florets and add them to a large bowl.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Add the chicken and the broccoli to the skillet, nestling them into the quinoa mixture (not stirring them in).
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Learn the best time in the cooking process to wash broccoli to help it last, and discover the three best ways to wash broccoli.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023
  • Step 2In large bowl, toss beef and broccoli with oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
  • Behold the sheen in the stack of Chinese broccoli, cooked to retain some bite and lashed with oyster sauce.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Cheesy Broccoli Mac: Cheddar & jack cheese sauce with broccoli.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 July 2024

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