Simple and Satisfying Broccoli

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
81%
Simple and Satisfying Broccoli
20 min.
4
85kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • head broccoli 
  • clove garlic minced
  • servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper flakes red crushed
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. Trim the woody skin off the broccoli stem and slice the broccoli into nice long "trees". In a large saucepan, mix the water, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add the broccoli and cover to steam. After 3 minutes, turn off the heat, and allow the broccoli to sit for another couple of minutes. Toss to coat and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories85kcal
Protein18.13%
Fat38.26%
Carbs43.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.5
Glycemic Load
2.05
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.241739086483%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.22mg
Kaempferol
11.92mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
4.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:84.69kcal
4.23%
Fat:4.11g
6.32%
Saturated Fat:0.66g
4.15%
Carbohydrates:10.53g
3.51%
Net Carbohydrates:6.45g
2.35%
Sugar:2.61g
2.9%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:55.22mg
2.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.38g
8.76%
Vitamin C:135.82mg
164.63%
Vitamin K:157.59µg
150.08%
Folate:95.87µg
23.97%
Vitamin A:1021.7IU
20.43%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.44%
Fiber:4.08g
16.32%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.04%
Potassium:489.57mg
13.99%
Vitamin E:1.79mg
11.91%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.66%
Phosphorus:102.38mg
10.24%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.79%
Magnesium:32.8mg
8.2%
Calcium:74.54mg
7.45%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.34%
Iron:1.19mg
6.64%
Selenium:3.96µg
5.66%
Vitamin B3:1.01mg
5.03%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.3%
Copper:0.08mg
4.15%