Broccoli is an unsung superfood. Learn why you should be eating this veggie multiple times per week. Need some recipe inspiration? Read on!
When I lived in Seattle, my wedding photographer flew to town and we decided to meet up for dinner and discuss details for my upcoming wedding. She tasked me with picking the restaurant so I went with one that was known for it’s roasted broccoli.
When I told June that my selection was based on rumors of one fabulous broccoli dish she laughed, she didn’t quite share my enthusiasm. The broccoli totally delivered. It was broiled with sea salt and olive oil and had a slight char. We ended up sharing a big plate of broccoli that night and June swears it was the most delicious broccoli she’s ever eaten.
Truthfully, broccoli is one of my favorite foods. I could eat it with every meal. My preference is steamed broccoli with a pinch of Trader Joe’s 21 seasoning salute. It’s plain and simple but I love it.
Broccoli is an under rated superfood. It contains a fair amount of protein and lots of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamins A, C, E and K. Broccoli is part of the brassica family and is rich in glucosinolates which are key in reducing inflammation, detoxification and healthy liver function. Glucosinolates may help prevent cancer by helping to remove potential carcinogens from the body and increasing your body’s defense against cancer with tumor suppressor proteins.
If you’re ready to eat all the broccoli you can find, here are a few of my favorite recipes:
Vegetarian Broccoli Salad by Nourished, The Blog
Sautéed Broccolini and Mushrooms by The Fit Foodie Mama
Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing by Fooduzzi
Quinoa Broccoli Protein Bowl by The Green Protein
Easy Broccoli and Kale Soup by Simple Fit Foodie
There are so many different ways to enjoy broccoli, rather than my standard steamed version.
Your turn: Do you have a favorite vegetable? How do you eat your broccoli?
Ours is usually steamed and melted cheese on top. But those recipes sound amazing. I think I like asparagus first, spinach snd then broccoli!
Thanks for sharing these yummy recipes!
I love broccoli. I can literally survive on them. First recipe is so yum! I also love them on Pizza.
Sur @dreamingloud recently posted…By: Surbhi Suri
I could eat broccoli with every meal too. Sometimes I snack on raw broccoli. Thanks for the great recipe ideas!
I usually just throw some in a steamer bag w salt and pepper and then it’s ready to go in 3 minutes! I can’t eat it all the time bc I get bored of that one for some reason, but I usually always have it in my fridge :)
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I love my broccoli roasted! Thanks for sharing these!
Thanks soooo much for the feature!! :) Broccoli IS the best. The more ways to eat it the better :)
Margaret @ Simple Fit Foodie recently posted…Simple Spicy Chicken Zoodle Soup
i used to not like broccoli…and still dont like it raw but if its perfectly steamed or roasted, i love it. esp, the ones with slight char, its my favorite.
dixya @ food, pleasure, and health recently posted…Chicken Kofta Soup
I agree! Seems like such a standard veggie, but it a powerhouse. It’s one of my favorites too.
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Oh I love broccoli so so much! I’m always looking for new ways to use it! Thank you for linking up to my Roasted Broccoli and Quinoa Salad!
I love Brocolini…however it and my stomach have a love-hate relationship…my husband says I just need to eat it more. :)
I love broccoli too! For some reason I was unable to eat it for a number of years but after clearing up some digestion problems I was having, I’ve been able to eat it for the last year or so. I also feed some steamed broccoli to my pups and they can’t get enough.
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition recently posted…Southwest Quinoa
We love broccoli in our house. Usually we just steam it, so thanks for these great recipes!
Salma recently posted…3 Things Thursday #92
Broccoli is one of the few greens that I LOVE. Other greens…not so much haha
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I love broccoli & cheddar soup, Does that count?
Love broccoli. So healthy.