Eating in a healthy way is the goal of many people today. In this challenge that we set ourselves every morning when we get up, there is an ingredient that cannot be missing from your weekly menu: broccoli. This vegetable is one of the most nutritious foods there is, as it provides a good amount of benefits to the body.
Why you should eat broccoli regularly
Broccoli properties. The wonderful properties of broccoli make it one of the foods with the highest number of nutrients. It is a product with a good amount of water, so it is low in calories and ideal for those who are looking to lose some weight. Broccoli is rich in vitamins of type B1, A and C, which will help strengthen the immune system, in addition to providing the body with a good amount of antioxidants. Finally, you have to know that broccoli is rich in minerals such as calcium, zinc or iron.
How to cook broccoli
Steamed. The best way to take advantage of all the nutrients in broccoli is by steaming it. In this way you can ingest a very high percentage of its vitamins and minerals. Scientific studies have confirmed that the consumption of steamed broccoli is essential when it comes to preventing different types of cancer, such as breast or colon cancer.
Sauteed with extra virgin olive oil. Another way to cook broccoli to take advantage of all its properties is to sauté it with a little extra virgin olive oil. In this way you get to consume a very nutritious and very low-calorie dish that will help you preserve your figure.
Recipes to make with broccoli
Broccoli and mushroom gratin. Take good note of the ingredients you will need for this wonderful dish: 330 grams of mushrooms, 600 grams of broccoli, 2 eggs, 200 milliliters of liquid cream for cooking, 1 clove of garlic, a sprig of parsley, a few sprigs of thyme fresh, 1 pinch of nutmeg, 2 tablespoons of oil, salt and pepper.
First you must preheat the oven to about 200 degrees. Wash the broccoli and steam it for about 5 minutes. Then you must peel the garlic clove and chop finely along with the parsley. Next, clean the mushrooms, cut them into slices and sauté them together with the garlic and parsley. Now, take a bowl and beat the eggs, add the liquid cream, sprinkle with nutmeg and fresh thyme, season with salt and pepper and mix everything well. Take a baking tray and add the sautéed mushrooms along with the broccoli. Pour over the liquid and bake for about 20 minutes… it’s time to take it out of the oven and serve this wonderful gratin! To eat has been said!
Broccoli frittata with aromatic herbs. The frittata is nothing more than a kind of omelet that is made in the oven and is very popular throughout Italy. To make the frittata you will need: 100 g of spring onion, 3 sprigs of fresh thyme, 3 sprigs of fresh basil olive oil, 200 g of small broccoli florets, 4 eggs, 40 g of grated Parmesan, 50 g of cream, 1 pinch of roasted saffron strands, salt and 3 sprigs of fresh mint, chopped.
The first thing you should do is chop the spring onion together with the thyme and basil, then fry in a pan for a few minutes and add the broccoli . Continue frying and, meanwhile, take a bowl and beat the eggs together with the cheese, cream, saffron, salt and mint. Mix everything well, add the broccoli until everything is well integrated and put it in a bowl. Then put it in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees. Only when the egg has curdled can you enjoy a fantastic broccoli frittata.
