Choppin' Broccoli

My ma's winter garden has been somewhat lackluster (maybe because I like to laze on top of it?), but one thing that has recently sprouted is the broccoli. Click to enlarge and you can see the little broccoli florets peeking out at you.

Did you know that half a cup of cooked broccoli satisfies 80 percent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recommended daily dose? In addition, it’s a key source of vitamin K, which helps blood clot properly. It was also named one of the 30 healthiest foods by Real Simple magazine.

My ma likes to steam broccoli and dress it with a little lemon juice, but she said next time she is going to try roasting it, like her friend Miss Jenn suggested. Real Simple recommends tossing it with olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper and roasting it at 375 degrees until tender. Sounds yummy, even to me!