Steamed Broccoli Leaf "Caesar"

Steamed broccoli greens or kale with anchovy vinaigrette and parmesan will remind you of Caesar salad, but lighter. Perfect for a light meal with something grilled alongside.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT1M

Rating

4.89 stars (18 reviews)

Keywords

Anchovy, Broccoli Leaves, Caesar

Ingredients

8 oz broccoli leaves, ribs removed and cut into large squares
2 Tablespoons Anchovy vinaigrette (or to taste )
High quality parmesan (grated, peeled, shaved--your choice )
Fresh ground black pepper (for serving )

Cuisine

American
Italian

Steps

Put the trimmed broccoli leaves into a pot with a steamer basket, turn the heat to high, cover and cook for 30 seconds, or until the leaves are just barely tender.
The leaves should be bright green and vibrant. I like them a little crunchy still and full of life.
Remove the steamed leaves to a salad bowl and toss with some of the dressing to taste, or serve in small salad bowls and let guests dress the leaves to their taste. Pass the parmesan and fresh black pepper alongside.

Reviews

Brandy on 2025-07-15 (5 stars):
Can I get the Dolmas recipe?
Brenda on 2025-06-24 (5 stars):
This is so cool! My husband and I are going broccoli for the first time this year and I was wondering about the leaves because they look like greens. I think I might try every recipe you posted on this website thank you.
Lynn Tulipan on 2025-06-13 (5 stars):
I live in the Wheatbelt in the SW of Western Australia and I have all these beautiful Broccoli leaves left after picking the Broccoli- I’m so glad I googled “can I eat the leaves” you’ve opened a whole new source of greens to me - thank you. LynnT
Mariangela on 2024-03-09 (5 stars):
Thanks for this great resource and recipes! I’ve got spigiarello, romanesco, purple of Sicily cauliflower and Swiss chard growing & they were slow starting so lots of leaves for the picking. These are great recipes to make quick use of it all.
Sioban Mccoy on 2023-05-12 (5 stars):
Your reply. Hahahahaha.
Janette Klein on 2023-04-21 (5 stars):
Thank you for this great article. I have huge Brussels sprout and Broccoli leaves. I’m looking forward to eating the leaves.