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
Directions
Basil Pesto
2 cups fresh basil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
- Place the basil in a blender.
- Pour in about 1/4 cup of the olive oil, and blend basil into a paste.
- Gradually add pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and remaining oil.
- Continue to blend until smooth.
- Season your main dish with the sauce.