Bookmark this roasted broccoli recipe and give snacking a healthy twist

For those of you who are trying to improve your overall health, consuming nutritious food ingredients, in the form of balanced meals, is key to ensure that you are on the path to wellbeing and fitness.

When it comes to nutritious foods, broccoli is perhaps at the top of the list. It is a highly nutritious food source that improves overall health, and a number of dishes can be made with it. Be it in the form of roasted dishes, soups, gravy preparations, or savoury meals, broccoli is the perfect way to add veggies to your diet.

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Cook broccoli the healthy way! Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Here’s how broccoli improves overall health

This vegetable is a rich source of iron, vitamin C, and antioxidants that boost energy levels and improve immunity. A power food, as it is often cited, broccoli packs a solid nutritional punch.

This wondrous vegetable is also rich in fibre, protein, calcium, selenium, and magnesium, therefore, be it fighting anaemia, building muscles or strengthening bones, broccoli is the undisputed wholesome goodness champion.

It is also beneficial for heart health, and can help prevent damage caused by the blood vessels in diabetic patients, due to the presence of the compound called ‘sulforaphane’. As per research published by the journal Science Translational Medicine, sulforaphane produces enzymes which protect blood vessels and reduce the number of molecules that can damage cells.

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Get ready to drool with this roasted broccoli recipe! Image courtesy: Shutterstock

So, are you ready to make this delicious roasted broccoli dish?

Roasted broccoli with onion wedges recipe

Here’s what you will need

  • 4 heads broccoli (cut into florets)
  • 500 grams mushrooms
  • 8 onions (small, cut into wedges)
  • 8 to10 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp vinegar
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

This is how you prepare the dish

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F, and place the broccoli florets and onions on a large baking sheet.

Step 2: Drizzle the veggies with olive, oil and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Step 3: Roast the veggies for 20-25 minutes, or until they are lightly brown and tender.

Step 4: Remove the veggies from the oven, drizzle vinegar and serve.

You can also consider adding mushrooms to the mix, and serve the dish with mint chutney!

So, ladies, try making this delicious roasted broccoli recipe and boost your overall health.