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Food Focus- Broccolini

March 4, 2016 by Refinery Fitness

Good Afternoon and Happy Friday!

Today, we are going to talk about Broccolini, otherwise known as Baby Broccoli.  Broccolini is a hybrid cousin of my broccoli and is a cross between regular broccoli and Chinese kale.   You will recognize its beauty by the slender stalks and broccoli flowerettes on top.   I absolutely LOVE broccolini and I am hoping to convince you to love it too!

Broccolini on dark slate.  Overhead view.

If you are not a fan of Broccoli then you may like Broccolini because it is slighter sweeter and more tender.

Broccolini Health Benefits

  • Contains a high amount of potassium which promotes muscle growth.
  • Loaded with Vitamin C that helps boost your immune system
  •  Contains magnesium and calcium that help regulate blood pressure.
  • Contains high levels of both calcium and vitamin K which are important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis.
  •  High in fiber, which curbs cravings, aids in digestion and  prevents constipation.

Here is my favorite SIMPLE Broccolini recipe:

Simple Roasted Broccolini  

  • 3/4 pound Broccolini 
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Place Broccolini in a greased baking dish. Combine lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over Broccolini and toss to coat.

Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Enjoy!

In Health and Happiness,

Abby Sig with image (1)

 

 

 

 

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