Broccoli Recipes for Kids

Try easy broccoli recipes for kids, from soups and casseroles to stir-fries, side dishes, and snack ideas. This page gathers broccoli recipe ideas into one place so you can find simple ways to use more broccoli in meals.

Broccoli Recipe Ideas

Chicken Broccoli Braid

A twist on stromboli with a chicken and broccoli filling.

Broccoli Balls

A kid-friendly baked broccoli side or snack.

Broccoli Tart

Use broccoli in a tart or quiche-style recipe.

Broccoli Casserole

Try one of your broccoli casserole recipes.

Broccoli and Rice Soup

This creamy broccoli and rice soup is a simple family dinner idea that combines broccoli, rice, and a creamy base in one warm bowl.

Ingredients

1 package Rice-a-Roni
5 cups water
1/2 package fat free cream cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 large head broccoli, chopped
Sliced almonds for topping, optional

Instructions

In a saucepan, have an adult add the Rice-a-Roni and seasoning packet to the water.
Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the chopped broccoli and cook until tender.
In a separate bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup and cream cheese together until smooth.
Add the soup mixture to the pan and stir until melted and combined.
Serve warm and top with sliced almonds if desired.

Tip: Chop the broccoli into small pieces so it cooks quickly and is easier for kids to eat.

Kid Note: Kids can help measure the water, stir the soup mixture, and sprinkle the almonds on top before serving.

Roasted Broccoli and Bacon

Roasted broccoli and bacon is a flavorful broccoli side dish with garlic and balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients

6 bacon slices, cut into small pieces
2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
5 large cloves garlic, minced
4 to 5 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Sea salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Line a baking tray with foil.
Wash and dry the broccoli florets well.
Combine the broccoli, bacon, garlic, oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Spread the mixture on the tray.
Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes for even browning.

Tip: Drying the broccoli before roasting helps it brown better instead of steaming.

Kid Note: Kids can help break broccoli into florets, toss ingredients together, and spread everything onto the pan.

Beef and Broccoli

This simple beef and broccoli recipe is a quick skillet meal that works well over cooked rice or noodles.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound beef sirloin steaks
1 package frozen broccoli, thawed
1 packet onion soup mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a skillet or pan.
Cook the steak until done, then set it aside.
Mix the onion soup mix into the water.
Pour the mixture into the pan and add the broccoli, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
Bring to a boil and cook for several minutes.
Return the steak to the pan and cook until the broccoli is tender.
Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

Tip: Slice the beef into smaller strips before cooking if you want it to serve more like a stir-fry.

Kid Note: Kids can help measure the sauce ingredients and stir the broccoli mixture while it cooks.

More Broccoli Recipe Ideas

Here are more broccoli-inspired recipes and add-in ideas, including casseroles, quiche, soups, smoothies, stir-fries, potato skins, lasagna, salads, frittata, and more.