Steamed Broccoli with Avocado and Sesame Seeds
Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family. Named for their flowers, which have four equally spaced petals in the shape of a cross (Latin word crucifer means “cross-bearer”) these vegetables include kale, cabbage, collards and broccoli, cauliflower and turnips. I try to incorporate at least one cruciferous vegetable into our meals regularly.
Cruciferous vegetables are twice as powerful as other plant foods. They have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer benefits. Studies show that they detoxify and/or remove carcinogenic compounds. A 20% increase in cruciferous vegetables intake corresponds to a 40% decrease in cancer rates.
Cruciferous vegetables are twice as powerful as other plant foods.…
Super Immunity
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
- 1 broccoli
- 2 garlic clove minced
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Instructions
- Trim off tough end of broccoli stem. Peel remaining stem and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut broccoli into 2-inch florets.
- Steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- While broccoli is steaming, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl, mix in minced garlic.
- Peel avocado and cut into bite-size pieces.
- In a bowl toss broccoli and avocado with oil/garlic mixture. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve.
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