Broccoli is a vegetable rich in fiber, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin A. Broccoli helps fight the nerves and, therefore, it is advisable for people suffering from stress.

Vegetables like cauliflower, leaves short and simple. The color of the inflorescence is dark green or purple in some varieties and red in others. Broccoli is a flower peduncles less tight and compact.

This plant has abundant fleshy green flower heads arranged in a tree on branches that emerge from a thick edible stalk. The great mass of Cabezuela is surrounded by leaves. It is very similar to its close relative, cauliflower, but is green.

It is a cool weather crop, so poorly that thrives during the hot summers.

Usually prepared boiled or steamed, but can be eaten raw and has become a very popular raw vegetables as an appetizer. An exquisite dish is cooked with potatoes, chopped broccoli and then seasoning with paprika, garlic powder and olive oil. has a high content of vitamin C, vitamin E and soluble dietary fiber.

Family: vegetable of inflorescence

Family scientifique: cruciferous

Varieties: Bròculi, Citation, Laguna, Purple, Romanesc

Nutritional value: 30 calories per 100 grams

Grams per serving: 250 grams (1 plate)

Properties / benefits: Broccoli is a vegetable rich in fiber, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin A. Broccoli helps fight the nerves and, therefore, it is advisable for people suffering from stress.

Seasonality: All year round (outdoors)

Production areas: The main producing countries are the United States, France, Italy, England and Holland.

Tree Name: Col wild

Trivia: Broccoli is native to Italy.