Published: 04/19/2013 - Updated: 10/20/2018
Author: Miriam Reyes3 Comments
Broccoli is a vegetable that has many nutritional benefits; it can also prevent colon cancer, and is rich in iron. It is not uncommon; it has gained so much fame in food, and is also considered a "super food".
Broccoli is rich source of fiber, has diuretic properties, and antioxidants. Rich in vitamins, such as vitamin C and E, and minerals like iron, which is excellent to prevent anemia. For all these reasons, broccoli is a vegetable that should be present in your kitchen.
Vegetable salad with broccoli
Ingredients:
- ¼ of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 large carrot, cut into thin strips
- 150 grams of Japanese peas clean
- 1 red pepper, cut into thin lines
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons of fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
Preparation:
- Cook the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and peas until tender.
- Drain and refresh with cold water.
- Drain the vegetables, put in a bowl, and shuffle them with the peppers, lime juice, cilantro and rosemary.
- Season with pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a screw top jar and shake. Pour over salad.
Broccoli and cheese soup
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- ½ onion, chopped
- 300 grams of potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 ½ sprigs of fresh tarragon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ½ vegetable stock
- ½ kg of broccoli into small florets
- 110 grams of grated cheddar cheese
- ½ tablespoon of fresh parsley
Preparation:
- Melt the butter, add the onion and fry until soft. Add potatoes and tarragon, salt & pepper to taste and stir.
- Stir in enough broth to cover the vegetables. Cover and cook for 10 minutes over low heat.
- Place the remaining broth in a saucepan and add the broccoli. Boil 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked.
- Mix the cheese with parsley. Place the soup plates and add the cheese.
Broccoli Pudding
Ingredients:
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- 2 slices of bran bread
- 1 cup of skim milk
- 300 grams of fat-free ricotta cheese
- 3 scallions
- 1 egg
- 500 grams of broccoli
- 3 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- Salt, pepper and parsley to taste.
Preparation:
- Soak bran bread in milk and salt & pepper.
- Add ricotta cheese, chopped scallions, parsley and egg. Mix well.
- Add diced cooked broccoli, and finally, the egg whites until stiff with baking powder.
- Place in a pie plate, greased, and cook in moderate oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Crispy baked Broccoli
Ingredients:
- 350 grams of fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of chopped rosemary leaves
- 1 small clove of garlic finely sliced
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 200 ° C.
- Mix broccoli with oil, rosemary (if using) and ¼ teaspoon of salt and one of pepper in a large roasting pan. Arrange a single layer and put to roast in center of oven.
- Turn occasionally until broccoli is browned in spots, this will take about 20 minutes.
- Add garlic and incorporate well to blend the ingredients.
- Cook two minutes and season to taste.
About the author
Amy
I?m including new ingredient to a diet I?m following because my doctor told me I have lost a lot or iron and that might affect my body in several ways in long-term so I must take care of this and including broccoli in my regular food to gain all the benefits, and those recipes seem perfect to do this, thanks a lot!
helen
I would like to teach my children to eat broccoli more often and I am looking up for nice and easy recipes
Stacy
Ah! broccoli! My favorite vegetable! (in a close seccond with zucchini!) I absolutely love steamed broccoli, and might I suggest another delicious and absolutely simple recipe? I steam broccoli with a touch of water in the pan, and add ginger and garlic, and just a touch of salt and pepper. It’s amazing!