Verduras

Cooked broccoli

Cooked broccoli
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Ingredient Information

Name

Cooked broccoli

Category

Verduras

Popularity

19 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Cooked broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable obtained by cooking fresh broccoli, typically by steaming, boiling, or sautéing, which softens its texture and enhances its slightly sweet and earthy flavor. Its appearance is characterized by a firm stalk and green branches that end in deep green florets.

Broccoli originated in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Italy, where it has been cultivated since ancient times. It is now widely consumed around the world for its versatility in cooking and its health benefits.

From a nutritional standpoint, cooked broccoli is rich in vitamins C, K, and B-complex, in addition to being a good source of dietary fiber and minerals such as calcium and potassium. Its content of antioxidants and sulfur compounds (like sulforaphane) gives it anti-inflammatory properties and may help strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, and protect against chronic diseases.

In different Spanish-speaking countries, broccoli is also known as bróculi or brécol, although the term "broccoli" is the most common and used in recipes to refer to this vegetable once cooked, ready to be incorporated into soups, stews, salads, or as a healthy side dish.

Nutritional Properties

3.3g
fiber
47mg
calcium
108mcg
folate
0.7mg
iron
316mg
potassium
35
calories
2.4g
protein
567IU
vitamin a
64.9g
vitamin c
0.4g
total fat
7.2g
carbohydrates

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