Easy Broccoli Kugel (4-ingredients)

Easy Broccoli Kugel is a simple recipe for a delicious dairy-free and vegetarian broccoli casserole.

Just 4 ingredients, this is a quick “mix and bake” dish.

It’s parve, so it makes a terrific addition to any table and is a hit at kiddushes and events!

And you don’t even have to share that the secret to that amazing classic flavor is the onion soup mix!

Broccoli kugel is popular in Jewish cuisine.

It’s often served at family shabbat tables, at kiddushes, and Jewish events.

It’s sold at restaurants and eateries and YEARS AGO, I paid $5 for a small 7″x5″ inch single-serve tray!

But this recipe is at least as good and it’s not only simple to make (with only 4 ingredients), it’s budget-friendly!

And it refrigerates well, so make a head and take to school or work! Or have ready for when you come home. Just warm up if you want to (I eat it cold)!

Or whatever suitable size pan or baking dish you like.

And broccoli kugel has nutritional benefits!

A Little About Broccoli

Broccoli is part of a group called “cole” crops, which also includes Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, and collard greens.

It began growing in the Mediterranean over 1500 years ago and was grown in the Roman Empire. By the 18th century, it had spread throughout Europe and was brought to North America by Italian immigrants sometime in the 19th century.

Broccoli is considered to be a healthy vegetable. It contains vitamins, nutrients, and fiber, and it is low in calories!

A little about eggs

For many years eggs were considered a source of high cholesterol and a possible cause of heart disease, and people were warned against them and recommended to have only a few per week in their diets.

It is true that one large egg yolk has 200 mg of cholesterol. However, the additional nutrients that eggs contain may actually help LOWER the risk of heart disease by raising the “good” cholesterol in one’s body.

Eggs are high in protein and filling but low in calories. They have nutritional value and contain a large variety of vitamins as well as some antioxidants.

The color of the yolk depends on the diet of the hen, and different types of chickens may lay different colored eggs; white or brownish.

Egg white consists primarily of approximately 90 percent water and contains almost no fat or carbohydrates.

The yolk of a new egg is firm, but then it absorbs water from the egg white, which causes it to increase in size and become loose.

You may be surprised to know that raw egg white is sometimes used in the preparation of vaccines.

Many people believe that since eggs are found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket, and very frequently near the dairy section, they are also dairy.

Nonetheless, eggs are NOT DAIRY. You CANNOT milk a chicken!

What does it mean when recipes say “to taste” about an ingredient?

When recipes say “to taste,” it means that you can put in as little or as much as you like to your own taste. Some recipes have many ingredients that a cook can adjust to their own taste when cooking (not so much when baking though).

The best way to calculate what your taste is with a recipe that you are not yet familiar with is to first taste the dish and then add the “to taste” ingredient GRADUALLY, a little at a time—a splash of this or a pinch of that—until the dish is just the way you like it.

Make sure to stir the ingredient after each time you add it so that the flavor will distribute evenly and become part of the dish. Then taste again. Repeat until you reach your personal preference.

Note: If you plan on using the recipe again, it is highly recommended to make a note of what and how much you added so that you can refer to it next time.

What does “savory” mean?

“Savory” refers to foods that are not sweet, such as foods that taste salty, spicy, or herbal.

The onion soup mix in this dish is what makes it savory. It’s a staple in my cupboard because it makes a terrific flavoring for many recipes!

What is needed for this recipe?

I hardly ever meal plan, so I like to keep a cupboard full of seasonings, spices, veggies, and canned goods in my kitchen to use whenever the mood strikes.

But these are all you need to have on hand to make this recipe!
Frozen broccoli (or steamed)
Eggs
Mayo (I prefer Hellman’s/Best Foods)
Onion soup mix

If you love kugels, try these!
Cauliflower kugel
Potato Kugel
Salt and Pepper Kugel
Jerusalem (Yerushalmi) Kugel
Sweet Lokshen Kugel

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Yield: 9 pieces

Easy Broccoli Kugel (4-ingredients)

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Easy, dairy-free and vegetarian savory broccoli casserole.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh chopped broccoli, steamed)
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2-3 tablespoons onion soup mix or to taste
• ¼ cup mayonnaise*

Instructions

1. Mix broccoli, eggs, onion soup mix, and mayonnaise in a bowl.
2. Pour into a baking pan (any shape as long as it fits with a little room on top).
3. Place in oven that has been pre-heated to 350° and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top has begun to brown a bit and is firm.

Notes

* I prefer Hellman's or Best Foods mayo (which are the same but with a different name depending on where in the US you are).

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

9

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 352mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g