In an era of trendy crucifers, broccoli remains gloriously, cheerfully un-vogue -- which is exactly why we adore it. It's equally comfortable in a soup or a stir fry; every last bud crisps up in a hot oven, but it's also content to get down with melty cheese and mashed potatoes to masquerade as comfort food. It was, for many of us, an inaugural superfood. Here are nine reasons to save room for it in your crisper, alongside the more exotic and exciting produce.
Roy Finamore's Broccoli Cooked Forever by Genius Recipes
Mashed Potato Cakes with Broccoli and Cheese by Merrill Stubbs
Chinese Broccoli Salad with Sesame Sriracha Dressing by Pinch&Swirl
Broccoli, Lemon and Parmesan Soup by Merrill Stubbs
Roasted Sausage with Broccoli and Fennel by EmilyC
Roasted Broccoli with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette and Marcona Almonds by arielleclementine
Broccoli Rabe, Potato and Rosemary Pizza by TasteFood
Roasted Achiote Chicken with Potatoes, Broccoli, and Tangerine Aioli by savorthis
Linguine with Sausage and Broccoli by Merrill Stubbs
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