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Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an edible green plant in the cabbage family (family Brassicaceae, genus Brassica) whose large flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves are eaten as a vegetable. Broccoli is classified in the Italica cultivar group of the species Brassica oleracea.
Cabbage plants. Cruciferous vegetables are vegetables of the family Brassicaceae (also called Cruciferae) with many genera, species, and cultivars being raised for food production such as cauliflower, cabbage, kale, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mustard plant and similar green leaf vegetables.
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Broccolini, Aspabroc, baby broccoli or tenderstem broccoli, is a green vegetable similar to broccoli but with smaller florets and longer, thin stalks. It is a hybrid of broccoli and gai lan (which is sometimes referred to as "Chinese kale" or "Chinese broccoli"), both cultivar groups of Brassica oleracea .
A single-serving of broccoli contains nearly 4 grams of fiber to fill you up. Dip into your favorite low-calorie dip for an easy snack. Edelweiss Spykerman / EyeEm - Getty Images
A broccoli sprout compound may help with prediabetes, new research suggests. Image credit: Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images. This article originally appeared on Medical News Today
Swap for frozen chopped broccoli or broccoli florets. Let it completely thaw to room temperature, drain, then pat dry with paper towels before chopping. Chop the broccoli by hand.
Rapini (broccoli rabe or raab) (/ r ɑː b /) is a green cruciferous vegetable, with the leaves, buds, and stems all being edible; the buds somewhat resemble broccoli. Rapini is known for its bitter taste, and is particularly associated with Mediterranean cuisine. It is a particularly rich dietary source of vitamin K.