Foods by Color: Broccoli Recipes You Need to Try

Broccoli Recipes You Need to Try

Growing up I regularly ate steamed broccoli with a side of mayo for dipping and thought that was completely normal.  At first Rick thought my family’s eating habit was strange but then he gave in and tried it and now he is a mayo–broccoli-dipper himself. Have you ever tried broccoli dipped in mayo? I’m trying to figure out if it is a common food combination or not, but either way it is delicious. I admit that there are numerous ways to enjoy broccoli besides with a side of mayo, like in quiches, soups or pasta.  Scroll down for 14 Delicious Broccoli Recipes.

Broccoli is a celebrity in the nutritional world, providing us with fiber, protein, potassium, calcium, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin.  Broccoli is an excellent source of  anticancer phytochemlicals called isothiocyanates which fight cancer by neutralizing carcinogens of the cancer battle; they reduce the carcinogens poisonous effects and speed up carcinogen removal from the body.  Isothiocyanates have been shown to inhibit tumors induced by chemical carcinogens.  Broccoli also contains indole-3-carbinol, which reduce the risk of breast and cervical cancer.

Broccoli is available all year round but is best during it’s peek months October through April.  When picking out broccoli pick heads that are heavy with small buds tightly packed together.  Yellowing signals that the broccoli is starting to go bad.  Store broccoli in the coldest part of your refrigerator in a produce bag where it can last for up to 10 days.

Broccoli Recipe Round-Up: Broccoli Recipes You Need to Try

Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche from Love and Olive Oil

Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Quiche from Savory Simple

Roasted Broccoli and Bacon Carbonara from Jason and Shawnda

Spaghetti with Broccoli Cream Pesto from Smitten Kitchen

Broccoli & Cheese Soup from Dine and Dash {Featured in the Fall 2012 Week 6 Meal Plan}

Broccoli & Cheddar Soup from Citron Limette {Featured in the Fall 2013 Week 1 Meal Plan}

Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese from Two Peas and Their Pod

Broccoli Pesto Pasta from Annie’s Eats

Broccoli and Pistachio Pesto Lemon Pasta from Tasting Table

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole from Jason and Shawnda

 Now go out and eat yourself some broccoli!

{Sources: 150 Healthiesst Foods on Earth by Jonny Bowden Photo Source: ExLibrisJournal on Etsy}