Broccoli is linked to heart health and digestion
Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, which is an anti-cancer compound that we need to have in our diet. Steaming makes it more nutritiously available for our body to absorb. Be sure to steam the broccoli, as cooking with water will leach out the nutrients and destroy the vitamins and other properties. The stalk and leaves are high in Vitamins A, E, and K, so include them when chopping the broccoli. Thyme is an excellent source of antioxidant.
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 3 Minutes
Serving/portion size: 2
Ingredients
1 stalk broccoli (cut into pieces)
2 small red tomatoes
1/4 cup soaked raw walnuts (chopped)
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp ground chia/flaxseeds
2 tsp fresh thyme
Spices/herbs
Thyme
Directions
- Pour water into saucepan (about halfway full) and place vegetable steamer in pot, making sure the steamer doesn’t come in contact with the water
- Boil water
- Place broccoli onto steamer when water boils and cover with lid
- Steam broccoli for no more than 3 minutes
- Remove from stove and remove lid
- Cut tomatoes and mix rest of the ingredients with the steamed broccoli
- Serve and enjoy your quick and nutritious meal
NOTE: for a more robust meal with added nutrients, add 1 cup of cooked quinoa, millet, or rice.
