Broccoli, a cruciferous vegetable, is known for its reputation as a superfood. It’s high in many nutrients, including fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron and potassium which are known to be beneficial in heart disease prevention, normal tissue growth and blood pressure control. Not only this, but broccoli is also low in calories, making it a good option for those looking to eat high volume foods in a low calorie diet.

Like many vegetables, broccoli can be prepared in a wealth of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, frying and baking. You can also season it in your preferred way to enhance its flavour. Some popular broccoli recipes include broccoli soup, broccoli pasta and fried broccoli.

Broccoli is also an extremely popular side dish for the traditional British meal, the roast dinner (also known as a Sunday roast). Broccoli makes an ideal side dish to a Sunday roast for many reasons, the first being aesthetics; the brightness of the green, contrasts perfectly against the rest of the components, creating an appetising meal to look at and enjoy. The contrasting texture is also a hit, and the digestive benefits complement the roast as a whole, privind a well-rounded dining experience. Broccoli recipes as a side dish for the Sunday roast include sauteed broccoli, caramelised broccoli, or even roasted with garlic, lemon and Parmesan cheese.