Mom doesn’t have to try and convince me to eat these veggies anymore! Once a vegetable I’d push to the side and avoid eating, it’s become one of my favorite things to nibble on. Whether raw or cooked, these little green tree-like things pack a nutritious punch.
Broccoli’s noteworthy nutrients include vitamin C, vitamin A (mostly as beta-carotene), folic acid, calcium, and fiber. Research shows that these mineral may play a role in the control of high blood pressure, and it may work to prevent colon cancer. As per most veggies, eating them raw will give you a more concentrated dose of their nutrients. Little known fact about them: Botanically, broccoli belongs to the cabbage family.
We are on the search for go-to recipes that include broccoli! Share your favourite recipes or something new you tried this week below in the Comments section.
Here are the recipes we are going to try this week:
- Roasted Broccoli with Ancho Butter (Food & Wine)
- Broccoli Salad With Bacon and Sunflower Seeds (What to Cook When)
- Beef with Broccoli (Rainy Day Gal)
