Broccoli with Balsamic Tomato Marinara
Broccoli with Balsamic Tomato Marinara pairs tender-crisp florets with a garlicky tomato sauce brightened by balsamic and herbs. The olive oil lends richness while the reduced marinara concentrates into a tangy, savory base that coats each bite. Serve it as a weeknight side with pasta or grilled meats, or as a vegetable-forward addition to an Italian-inspired dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broccoli with Balsamic Tomato Marinara, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 60
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
- 3
Pour in the tomatoes with their juices and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half.
- 4
Place the broccoli on top of the tomatoes and season with a little salt and pepper.
- 5
Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- 6
Do not overcook the broccoli; it should be a vibrant green.
- 7
Pour into a serving dish and toss to blend with the sauce before serving.
- Calories 169.05 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.72 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 22.54 g 8%
- Total Fat 6.6 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.94 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 211.09 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 3.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 140.49 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 425.95 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 69.22 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 16.9 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Broccoli with Balsamic Tomato Marinara is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 169.05 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broccoli with Balsamic Tomato Marinara made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broccoli with Balsamic Tomato Marinara?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 169.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broccoli with Balsamic Tomato Marinara easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Broccoli with Balsamic Tomato Marinara healthy?
- Broccoli with Balsamic Tomato Marinara has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 169.05 calories and 3.72 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 211.09 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required