The word “broccoli” comes from the Italian plural of broccolo, which means “the flowering crest of a cabbage.” That’s right, broccoli is a large edible flower!
Just one cup of broccoli provides over 100 percent of your daily vitamin C (twice the amount of an orange) and vitamin K. It is also a good source of vitamin A, folate, and potassium.
To maximize these nutritional benefits broccoli should be eaten raw. However, it is just as delicious steamed, sauteed, roasted, and blanched.
Fun fact, according to the Guinness Book of Records, the largest Broccoli ever grown weighed in at 35lbs!
RECIPES
Blistered Broccoli with Garlic and Chiles
1 head broccoli, cut into 16 pieces
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Sea salt to taste
Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat. Place the broccoli in the skillet and char until blistered on one side. Turn and char the other side. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Clean out the pan and put over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add garlic and pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Pour the oil over the broccoli and turn to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice and lemon zest, and serve hot or at room temperature. (https://www.cleanplates.com/know/nutrition/boost-brain-broccoli/)
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