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From the Garden - Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti Recipe

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Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti Recipe

As you may already know if you follow my blog, I have set up my vegetable garden in April.  My broccoli leaves are getting out of hand. They are covering all the other plants that need sun too.  I needed to cut them back.  I rea,d that you need to cut some of them back so I did that and thought I should be able to cook with them. So, doing some research online, I found that I was able to cook and eat broccoli leaves. Today, I am going to share with you one of my Spaghetti with Broccoli Leaves recipes I tried personally.  

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  • Can you eat broccoli leaves?
  • What Ingredients do I need to make Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti Recipe?
  • How to make Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti recipe?
  • Where do you find broccoli leaves?
  • Tips on making this recipe.
  • Tools I used for this recipe.
  • Here is the recipe if you want to print it out. 
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Can you eat broccoli leaves?

While researching this article from The Food Network, I found that I can eat broccoli leaves. YAY! I was so happy to know this since I needed to cut them back to grow my broccoli.

You can cook them like kale, spinach, and swiss chard. Be sure to cut out the stems as you do with these vegetables.

What Ingredients do I need to make Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti Recipe?

5 cups of broccoli leaves cut Julienne style from your garden or purchased at a farm
3 teaspoon crushed Garlic
2 tablespoon Butter
½ cup of Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
12 oz Gluten-Free or Regular Spaghetti
Salt / Pepper

Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti Recipe ingredients

How to make Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti recipe?

Boil the water and add salt to the spaghetti. Follow the instructions on the box of pasta.

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In a skillet, add olive oil, red pepper flakes, and crushed garlic and sauté for a few minutes. Don't let the garlic burn. Pour about 75% of the cooked mixture into a heat-resistant measuring cup. Leave 25% of the mix in the skillet.

To cut the broccoli leaves, cut out the stem as you would with Kale and Julienne the leaves.

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Cut stem out of broccoli leaves and wash

Extra Step: (Can be omitted if you want)

To add an extra layer to make the broccoli leaves taste better, try this extra step.

Blanch the Broccoli leaves in boiling water for a few minutes to soften. Then remove and dry on a paper towel or clean tea towel. Then proceed to the next step.

Add the broccoli leaves Julienne style to the olive oil mixture on medium heat. Saute for about 5-7 minutes or until wilted, like below. Turn off the flame and let it sit.

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Saute Broccoli leaves in pan

Then, add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss the spaghetti while adding the reserved olive oil mixture. Coat the spaghetti and then let it sit just for a few minutes. Add Parmigiana or Romano cheese.

Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti Recipe Finished in Pan

Here is the finished Spaghetti and Broccoli Leaves dish. Enjoy!

Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti Recipe Finished With Parm Cheese

Where do you find broccoli leaves?

Usually, you can purchase broccoli and its leaves if you go to a farm. You can also grow broccoli in your garden, and you will have ample broccoli leaves to make this dish.

Tips on making this recipe.

Be sure to remove the thick stems in the center of the broccoli leaves. They will not soften. Cut them out with a knife and then julienne the leaves.

Tools I used for this recipe.

Tools are key when making this and any recipe. Below are the items I used while making this recipe. These links are from amazon (affiliate); if you purchase after you click through, I will receive a small referral fee.

Here is the recipe if you want to print it out. 

Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti Recipe

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Sabrina Quairoli
June 2, 2015
by Sabrina Quairoli
Cuisine Italian
Category Gluten Free Recipes Pasta Recipes Quick Weeknight Recipes Recipe Vegetarian Recipes
Persons
8
Serving Size
½ cup
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4-5 cups of broccoli leaves cut Julienne style
  • 2-3 teaspoon crushed Garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • ¼-1/2 cup of Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 12 oz Gluten Free or Regular Spaghetti
  • Salt / Pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil the water and add salt for the spaghetti. Follow the instructions on the box of pasta.
  2. In a skillet, add olive oil, red pepper flakes, and crushed garlic and saute for a few minutes. Don't let the garlic burn. Pour about 75% of the cooked mixture into a heat-resistant measuring cup. Leave 25% of the mixture in the skillet.
  3. To cut the broccoli leaves, cut out the stem like you would with Kale and the Julienne the leaves.
  4. Add the broccoli leaves Julienne style, to the olive oil mixture on medium heat. Saute for about 5-7 minutes or until wilted. Turn off the flame and let it sit.
  5. Then, add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss the spaghetti while adding the reserved olive oil mixture. Coat the spaghetti and then let it sit just for a few minutes. Add Parmigiana or Romano cheese. Enjoy!
Calories
283
11%
Fat
13 g
20%
Saturated
3.3 g
15%
Carbs
33 g
11%
Protein
6.6 g
Fiber
1.4 g
4%
Sugar
1.1 g
Sodium
211 mg
8.8%
Trans fat
0.1 g
Cholesterol
7.6 mg
2.3%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Notes

To add any extra layer to make the broccoli leaves taste better, try this extra step.
Blanch the Broccoli leaves in boiling water for a few minutes to soften. Then remove and dry on a paper towel or clean tea towel. Then proceed to step 4 in the instructions.

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It's a great easy dish for weeknight meals. I hope you try it and share it with your friends and family! Feel free to visit our other pasta recipes.

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  1. SafariOnTheBlog

    June 06, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Looks so yummy! I will be printing out the recipe.
    I will definitely try it with friends and family. Will let you know how it goes x

  2. Janet Barclay

    June 06, 2015 at 6:33 am

    This sounds really good! Unfortunately, I don't have a vegetable garden, so I'll have to keep my eyes open at the market for broccoli that still has leaves on it!

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