Broccoli has a bad reputation, and unfortunately it’s somewhat deserved. All too often this vegetable gets cooked beyond recognition. Stalks become limp; the color of the head fades. It’s pitiful. George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, banned broccoli from Air Force One and publicly admitted he still won’t touch this veggie.
But if you know how to make broccoli actually taste good, it can be glorious. In fact, Barack Obama has said it’s his favorite food.
It’s time everyone gave broccoli one more chance. Not just because it pairs extremely well with cheese, but because it’s a nutritional powerhouse. Broccoli has special cholesterol-lowering benefits, is loaded with vitamins A and D, and it has unique anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains a significant amount of protein ― one cup has about 2.5 grams ― and is full of fiber.
Pretty impressive, huh? And when prepared in one of the 29 recipes below, it’s delicious, too.
Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Soup With Ginger And Lemon
Perfect Roasted Broccoli
Roasted Broccoli Peanut Noodles
Whole Wheat Lemon Roasted Broccoli Pizza
Broccoli & Cheddar Soup Grilled Cheese
Broccoli Quinoa Salad With Creamy Lemon Dressing
Broccoli With Cheese Sauce
Roasted Broccoli Pasta With Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Sauce
Harissa Broccoli, Spinach And Wild Rice Casserole With Crispy Prosciutto
Broccoli And Shiitake Mushrooms
Simple Broccoli Soup
Broccoli Chickpea Bowl With Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Rejuvenating Winter Broccoli Salad
Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo
Chicken And Broccoli Skillet Bake
Roasted Broccoli Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad
Pasta With Roasted Broccoli And Chicken Sausage
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Beef Stir Fry With Broccoli
Easy Shrimp And Broccoli Stir Fry
Pan-Roasted Cashew Broccoli
Slow Cooker Beef And Broccoli
Cheddar Cheese Broccoli Tots
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Mini Pies
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story indicated broccoli is an incomplete protein that needs to be combined with other forms, but recent studies have disputed the idea that vegetable proteins must be combined.