When you see kids in a movie refusing to eat their vegetables, almost always, the main vegetable that is being refused on the table is broccoli. Broccoli has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and fiber-rich properties to lead you towards a healthy lifestyle. Of course, broccoli tastes like you would expect it to. Blatantly, it tastes like green. However, there are many ways to spice up your broccoli recipes to receive your necessary benefits in a tasty way.
Broccoli is extremely versatile and can be paired with many different flavors. Typically, you will see broccoli on a balanced plate full of protein and carbs. Whether it’s steamed, raw, or grilled, broccoli adds a great addition to the meal. Broccoli, as with any other vegetable, balances out and adds some healthy vitamins to your daily diet. This way can get pretty boring though. Day after day of having the same taste isn’t nearly as fun as experimenting with different flavor combinations added to your daily dish. Who knew healthy could be this fun?
The first tip to spice up your broccoli is to first, steam them up. Steamed broccoli is a popular version that people can add to their plates. After your broccoli is steamed and tender, you’re going to create a garlic butter sauce that will significantly enrich your vegetables. Garlic butter steamed broccoli is widely known and usually can be served in restaurants too. If you want to go even further, you can add a squeeze of lemon on top. It’s yummy, trust me.
Another way to butter up your broccoli is to add shredded parmesan cheese on top. The parmesan flavor paired with lemon zest gives you the ‘zing’ flavor that keeps you wanting more. And it’s not bad to have more, it’s a very healthy plate considering limiting the amount of fat you add to your broccoli. Let’s be honest though, everything tastes better with parmesan.
Overall, broccoli can go from your least favorite food to your go-to choice of vegetable after following these tips and tricks on how to spice up your food life. Next time you have boring broccoli on your plate, or next time your child is throwing a fit because the “least favorite” vegetable is in front of them, try adding a little garlic or a little parmesan to your dish. You will thank me later!
