Get Your Fiber: Cruciferous Veggie Recipe Roundup

If there’s one vegetable family that deserves a little more love, it’s the hearty cruciferous crew. Broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, and bok choy may not always get the same attention as the tomatoes, the peppers and the leafy greens, but these vegetables are nutritional powerhouses and are incredibly versatile in the kitchen.

Cruciferous vegetables are rich in fiber, vitamins C, E and K, folate and a variety of plant compounds called glucosinolates. These compounds are responsible for some of the characteristic peppery or sulfur-like aromas of cruciferous veggies and are being studied for their potential role in supporting cellular health.

Here are some totally not boring ways to get more of them on your plate!

1. Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

Say goodbye to boring old steamed broccoli, and hello to your new favourite side dish.

2. The Best Broccoli Salad

Switch up your salad game for something with a little more crunch.

3. Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Harissa

Who says vegetables can't be the centrepiece?

4. Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Rich and luxurious, and ready in under 30 minutes!

5. Cauliflower Tacos

Proof that cauliflower can be fun.

6. Perfect Roasted Brussels Sprouts