The mighty broccoli! We are featuring this delicious and powerful veggie during Nutrition Month so get some on your plate quick!

Broccoli is available in purple or a deep green colour, although the most popular is green. Look for firm bright compact flower heads and avoid broccoli with loose, yellowed buds. Slender stems are best. Fresh broccoli should have a sweet mild smell.

Broccoli can be eaten raw, steamed, blanched, sautéed, stir-fried, roasted or microwaved. Wash broccoli well, cut off the florets and trim the stem.  Peel the stems for the best results, and slice them thinly so that they cook in the same amount of time as the florets.  The leaves can also be cooked with the broccoli or saved for soups or stocks.