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Friday
Feb052010

Stir-Fried Tofu, Cabbage and Winter Squash

You can never have too many cruciferous vegetables in your diet. This recipe, courtesy of the New York Times, give us one more delicious way to get some cruciferous cabbage in our diet. You should aim to eat cruciferous veggies at least three times a week. This vegetable family includes cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, bok choy, and cauliflower.

Cruciferous vegetables have very powerful phytochemicals which help prevent cancer and have even been shown to fight off cancer growth. In addition to phytochemicals, these veggies are packed with fibre, vitamins and minerals. Broccoli and kale are among the most healthful of the cruciferous family, and here's why:

Per 1 cup:  Broccoli- 44 calories, 5g fibre, 200mg Omega 3's, 165% vitamin C, 23% Folic Acid
                 Kale-      36 calories,  3g fibre,100mg Omega 3's, 71% vitamin C, 137% vitamin A

Like all vegetables, these babies don't have any cholesterol and are low in calories. Which means they're great for your heart, for your waistline and for fighting against disease. A simple stir fry is a quick and flavorful meal that your whole family will enjoy. 

Here are some other cruciferous recipes you may like:
 Kale Soup
 Broccoli Salad

Reader Comments (7)

I really love broccoli and cauliflower but am still trying to work my way up to liking those other things like kale and Brussels sprouts... I eat them, but they aren't my favourites (yet!).

February 8, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSagan

That's the spirit, just keep it up and you'll be fast friends. Keep trying them different ways!

February 9, 2010 | Registered CommenterJenn

What beautiful colors!

March 2, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJoLynn-dreaminitvegan

Aren't they, though?!

March 9, 2010 | Registered CommenterJenn

Jenn, I tried this recipe out last night. Very good, very colorful and very easy.

March 16, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLee designs

SWeeeeeeT! =)

March 28, 2010 | Registered CommenterJenn

LOVE it!

April 26, 2010 | Unregistered Commenternat

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