Broccoli
Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga and turnips. These nutrition powerhouses supply loads of nutrients for little calories.
Nutritional value
- Energy 34 kcal
- Carbohydrates 7 g
- Fat 0.4 g
- Protein 2.8 g
- a
- b6
- b12c
- d
- Ca
- Mg
- Fe
Special Recipe
Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto
1 pound spaghetti
Kosher salt
1/2 cup unsalted, roasted almonds
4 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons Green Mixed Spice
3/4 cup chopped fresh chives
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, pulse almonds in a food processor until smooth. Add parsley, chives, oil, and Parmesan; process until smooth. Season pesto with salt and pepper and Green Mixed Spice.
- Toss pasta and pesto in a large bowl, adding pasta cooking liquid by 1/4-cupfuls until saucy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pesto can be made 5 days ahead. Cover surface directly; chill.