Looking for a food that packs a powerful health punch? Green veggies are loaded with the vitamins and minerals are bodies need for health and wellness. When we fill our daily diet with green veggies, we are making efforts to improve not only our physical health, but our mental health as well. Although there are many delicious green veggies to choose from, we are taking a closer look at the benefits of broccoli.
Broccoli is a powerhouse vegetable that is chock full of nutrients. It can be consumed raw or cooked, and just one cup is roughly 25 calories. No matter the way you prepare your broccoli, just a half a cup is an excellent source of vitamin C. Broccoli is known for being high in fiber, fighting inflammation, protecting heart health, improving cognitive functioning, and keeping bones strong. It is also a natural detox and offers antioxidant protection. If this all sounds good to you, check out the recipe below for a yummy way to get your broccoli in today!
Broccoli with Lemon Almond Butter
4 servings
Nutrition Facts
170 calories; protein 3.7g; carbohydrates 7g; fat 15.2g; cholesterol 30.5mg; sodium 107.3mg.
Ingredients
1 head of broccoli cut into florets
¼ cup of melted butter
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of lemon zest
¼ cup of blanched silvered almonds
Directions
- Steam or boil broccoli until tender for about 4-8 minutes. Drain any excess water.
- Melt butter over medium low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. lemon zest, and almonds. Pour over hot broccoli. Serve immediately.
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