This pizza proves broccoli belongs on more than just the dinner plate. Roasted broccoli and mushrooms keep their flavor concentrated and their texture from turning soggy, while sun-dried tomatoes add a tangy punch to every slice.

Broccoli florets get battered and baked until crunchy outside and tender inside, then served with a completely dairy-free spicy cheesy dip. It is a genuinely fun, shareable way to convert broccoli skeptics, and it is gluten-free too.

Sturdy potato shells get filled with a creamy mash of broccoli, scallions, and melty cheddar-style nondairy cheese, then baked a second time until gooey and piping hot. It turns classic broccoli-and-cheese comfort food into a fun, hand-held main dish.

This plant-based take on classic broccoli cheddar soup is rich, creamy, and every bit as cheesy as the dairy version it is inspired by. It is the kind of cozy bowl that will have the whole family doing a happy dance.

Inspired by General Tso's tofu but without the deep fryer, this stir-fry pairs pan-sauteed crispy tofu with plenty of broccoli in a savory, sweet, and spicy sauce. It comes together fast and makes a genuinely satisfying weeknight dinner.

A bright, tangy sauce made from fresh orange juice, orange zest, sesame oil, and ginger glazes baked tofu strips and tender-crisp broccoli in this take-out favorite made at home. Toasted cashews add the perfect crunch to finish it off.

Crisp-edged baked tofu and tender-crisp broccoli get tossed in a rich, peanutty Thai satay sauce with baby carrots and baby corn for a weeknight dinner that tastes like a treat. Finished with fresh scallions, it comes together fast.

A smooth, savory sauce with a great cheesy flavor, no dairy required, coats broccoli and pasta in this simple dinner that comes together in under 15 minutes. It is an easy, family-friendly way to get more broccoli onto the table.

Quinoa, broccoli, and melty vegan cheese bake together into a nourishing, comforting casserole that is just as satisfying as any classic broccoli bake. Serve it alongside roasted sweet potatoes and a simple green salad for a complete meal.

This old-fashioned, spiral-bound-cookbook classic gets a plant-based makeover with melty vegan cheddar, tender broccoli, and fluffy brown rice baked into a golden, crusty-topped casserole. It is every bit as cozy as the dairy version, minus the dairy.

Cashews, nutritional yeast, and a splash of lemon give this oil-free soup its rich, cheesy flavor without a drop of actual cheese. Loaded with potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and broccoli, it is a cozy, savory dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Sweet raisins, toasted walnuts, and juicy tomatoes toss with tender broccoli and whole grain penne for a pasta dinner loaded with contrasting flavors and textures. It is a simple weeknight pasta with a genuinely creative flavor combination.

Broccoli and red beans simmer in a miso-thickened sauce that fuses Italian and Asian flavors in a way that should not work quite as well as it does. It comes together entirely in one skillet while the pasta cooks in a separate pot.

Loaded with fresh herbs and just enough pasta to hold everything together, this salad lets summer tomatoes, broccoli, and red beans do most of the work. It is a reliably sturdy vegan option for potlucks and picnics.

Red beans, broccoli, and tomatoes get enveloped in a gingery miso sauce for a dish that gives an unexpected Asian spin to a hearty bean dinner. Served over quinoa, it is a genuinely creative way to work broccoli into a protein-packed bowl.

This soba noodle stir-fry gets its umami depth from a garlic-miso sauce, with plenty of broccoli and mushrooms tossed in for a comforting dinner ready in just 20 minutes. It is a simple, vegan weeknight favorite.

Broccoli and mushrooms get tossed with sesame seeds in a sweet and sour orange sauce for a simple side dish or light dinner ready in under 25 minutes. It is gluten-free and built from healthy, everyday ingredients.

This pesto swaps the usual basil-and-pine-nut base for a fluffy, oil-free blend of avocado, broccoli, and mushrooms, proof that broccoli can make a sauce just as easily as a side dish. It clings beautifully to spiralized zucchini noodles.

Store-bought Thai peanut satay sauce and pre-cut broccoli slaw turn this dinner into a flash-fast weeknight favorite. Toss in veggie spring rolls on the side for a meal that feels far more special than the effort it takes.

This Italian-style side cooks broccoli low and slow until meltingly tender, then tosses it with sweet raisins and toasted nuts for a dish that is totally different from your usual steamed broccoli. It proves broccoli can be a main event, not just an afterthought.

Kale and broccoli team up in this quick saute built on sesame oil, garlic, rice vinegar, and soy sauce, turning two everyday greens into a side dish with real depth. It pairs beautifully with Asian-inspired noodle, rice, or tofu mains.

Proof that a side dish does not need a long ingredient list to be exciting, this broccoli gets tossed in a savory-sweet soy-sesame glaze, then finished with toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. It comes together in minutes.

Bright yellow bell pepper and tart dried cranberries turn simple steamed broccoli into a colorful, genuinely appetizing salad, all tied together with a quick sesame-ginger dressing. It looks far more impressive than the effort it takes to make.

Yellow summer squash and broccoli come together in this simple, tasty salad with a hint of sweetness from pickle relish, the kind of touch that might even win over pickier eaters. It pairs easily with veggie burgers or spicy grain and bean mains.

This colorful skillet saute brings broccoli, or peppery broccoli rabe if you prefer, together with baby carrots and yellow summer squash, brightened with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. It is ready in under 30 minutes.

Broccoli and couscous get brightened with plenty of lemon in this simple side that pairs perfectly with a heartier bean or legume dish. Leftovers are just as good served cold, tucked into a wrap the next day.