Poor Americans should eat a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, and a corn tortilla for an affordable nutritious dinner, Donald Trump’s agriculture secretary said.

This crunchy and spicy firecracker broccoli is a great dish to be eaten with rice or your choice of plant-based sides

This homey bake with tender bites of chicken and broccoli channels a Midwestern casserole in a healthy way that’s not only wallet-friendly, it also offers tremendous value with one our most limited assets — time. It comes together in about an hour, with minimal chopping.

There's a lot you can do with broccoli stalks. It helps to think of them like kohlrabi, which is nothing if not a large, bulbous stem of broccoli. Kohlrabi is good both raw and cooked, with a mild flavor and a crisp, juicy center—and the same goes for broccoli stems.

Broccoli crisps offer a crunchy, nutrient-packed snack alternative to chips. Made by roasting seasoned, flattened broccoli with Parmesan, they’re quick to prepare and ideal for guilt-free, on-the-go snacking or meal additions.

Chopping broccoli and letting it rest for 30–90 minutes before cooking helps maximize sulforaphane formation. Gentle cooking methods like steaming (up to five minutes) preserve more nutrients than boiling or frying. While preparation matters, eating broccoli regularly as part of a balanced diet is more important than perfect cooking techniques.

Broccoli is a plant-based staple in the American diet. A recent survey of over 5,000 people listed it as the No. 2 favorite veggie among American adults. It’s versatile, inexpensive and a great addition to soups, stir-fries and pasta. Not only does it ...