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In reply to the discussion: Eat your BROCCOLI!!! [View all]

yellowdogintexas

(22,114 posts)
19. nothing like fresh . Steamed, or roasted!
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 09:16 PM
Jun 2019

Also try sweet and sour - I had them made with frozen Brussels sprouts and they were amazing. They were sauted in a large wok, until bright green, then tossed with a dressing made of sugar, vinegar and bacon (with some drippings) OMG they were to die for!

Eat your BROCCOLI!!! [View all] elleng May 2019 OP
Have been for years... BlueJac May 2019 #1
Ditto, but must increase it in my diet. elleng May 2019 #2
A quick go-to lunch for me is a small serving of brown basmati rice with lots of broccoli, tomato hlthe2b May 2019 #3
Sounds VERY good, taste AND health-wise! elleng May 2019 #4
I really like brussels sprouts roasted with balsmic vinegar and a few spices. dameatball May 2019 #5
I actually love Brussels Sprouts Ron Obvious May 2019 #6
Fast food broc Cartoonist May 2019 #7
I always thought cooked broc. was better for you than raw. Laffy Kat May 2019 #8
I thought in general raw vegetables are better because cooking takes some of the nutrients out. Luciferous May 2019 #11
Usually that is true, except for a few veggies and broc. is one. Laffy Kat May 2019 #12
Well that's great because I prefer cooked broccoli :) Luciferous May 2019 #13
I do too. Unfortunately, I like my broccoli slightly over-cooked. Laffy Kat May 2019 #14
Ha, me too! Maybe it is a childhood thing- Luciferous May 2019 #15
Actually, humans digestive system are adapted to eating cooked food PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2019 #20
i love both!!! samnsara May 2019 #9
I love broccoli! I've tried to like Brussels sprouts but just don't. Luciferous May 2019 #10
I just tried them a new way PennyK Jun 2019 #16
Hmm, maybe I'll try them that way. I also found a stir-fry recipe that includes them that Luciferous Jun 2019 #17
Hated them until I had them fresh Retrograde Jun 2019 #18
nothing like fresh . Steamed, or roasted! yellowdogintexas Jun 2019 #19
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