Sweet and Spicy Crispy Broccoli

🍯 Sweet and 🌶️ Spicy Crispy Broccoli! This is one of my go to side dishes that I absolutely love! It's so easy to make with just a few ingredients and is always so satisfying - especially if you're a broccoli lover like me! You can serve this with tofu, noodles, rice or just enjoy on its own. I make mine in the air fryer, but you can also use an oven or pan fry.

INGREDIENTS

✅ Fresh Broccoli ✅ EV Olive Oil ✅ Salt ✅ Red Pepper Flakes ✅ Garlic Powder ✅ Maple Syrup (or Honey) ✅ Low Sodium Soy Sauce ✅ Cilantro

HOW TO

✅ Mix chopped broccoli florets in a bowl with EVOO ✅ Add Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper Flakes, Syrup and toss until broccoli is well coated ✅ Pour into air fryer basket and set for 10 minutes at 380 degrees *If using oven, preheat to 400 degrees, lay flat on baking sheet and roast for 10 - 15 minutes. ✅ When done, toss in a bowl with some soy sauce ✅ Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional) ✅ Serve

BROCCOLI BENEFITS

💚 Raw or cooked, broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C. Just half a cup of cooked broccoli provides 84% of the reference daily intake. Vitamin C is known to support healthy immune response.

💚 One cup cooked provides nearly 250% of the daily target for vitamin K, which helps blood clot and is needed for bone health.

💚 Contains plant-based omega-3 fatty acids called alpha-linolenic acid, or ALAs, which are linked to anti-inflammation and improved circulation.

💚 Has high levels of glucoraphanin, a compound that is converted into a potent antioxidant called sulforaphane.

💚 It's a good source of fiber. Some research indicates that higher intake of dietary fiber is associated with lower blood sugar and improved diabetic control.

**Data collected from healthline.com & health.com.