Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family. It is known as a cruciferous vegetable which has been noted to have cancer-fighting properties. Broccoli can be eaten raw or cooked. Recipes use it steamed, roasted, sauteed and raw. It can be equally tasty in raw appetizer trays, slow cooked, stir fried, and even as an ingredient in soups and stews. Nutritionally broccoli is high in vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber, and also contains anti-cancer fighting nutrients. Click here to see recipes containing Broccoli. Broccoli