Broccoli Leaves Recipe
A new superfood has arrived in town. Although broccoli is a common green vegetable, did you know that the leaf itself is also edible and regarded as a superfood? Here’s an easy, simple, yet tasty recipe on how to prepare them.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli leaves
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or 1/4 water plus 1 vegan bouillon cube
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash, dry, and chop broccoli leaves. Heat oil in a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, red bell pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until fragrant.
- Add the vegetable broth or vegan bouillon cube plus the water and stir.
- Stir in the broccoli leaves until they wilt. Cover the saucepan and allow the broccoli to steam for 10-15 minutes until the broccoli leaves are tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1208IU | Vitamin C: 123mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg