Broccoli Bonanza

Best Broccoli Dishes

Paula from Conneticut wrote in this week asking for multiple ways to cook broccoli, one of my favorite super-charged vitamin-packed veggies! Broccoli has been touted as a superfood, and for good reason. Broccoli is available year round and is a staple in my fridge. I love it because it’s versatile and I know that most of my dinner guests and their kids just love it.

1 Cup of Broccoli Contains:

  • only 30 calories
  • 205% of your daily value of vitamin C
  • 194% of Vitamin K
  • 2.5 grams of fiber

Quick and Delicious Ways to Cook Broccoli

  • BroccoliSaute garlic and red chili flakes in a bit of olive oil. Add broccoli florets and a bit of chicken broth. Cover and let steam 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
  • Serve steamed broccoli with a delicious pre-made dipping sauce like Hoboken Eddie’s BBQ Sauce, a Spicy Roasted Peanut Sauce from Charlie Trotter, or an Authentic Mexican Salsa.
  • Saute broccoli florets with a bit of olive oil until tender crisp. Top with grated parmesan, lemon zest, and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Pour warm marinara over steamed broccoli. Top with part skim mozzarella cheese.

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