The Ultimate Cruciferous Vegetables List: Recipes Round-up

Cruciferous vegetables are some of the healthiest vegetables that you can eat. In my opinion, they are also some of the most delicious! I eat them almost every day in some form. I love to write about the healing powers of food and that is why I decided to curate this cruciferous vegetables list: recipe round up! I want to make it as easy as possible to make and eat these wonderful foods.

I don’t care if you are the president…

‘I’m President of the United States, and I’m Not Going to Eat Any More Broccoli’ – George Bush

…now you have no excuses not to eat them!

What are cruciferous vegetables?

• Arugula
• Bok choy
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Chinese cabbage
• Collard greens
• Daikon radish
• Horseradish
• Kale
• Kohlrabi
• Land cress
• Mustard greens
• Radish
• Rutabaga
• Shepherd’s purse
• Turnip
• Watercress

In terms of conventional nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbs, and fats), we cannot find another vegetable group that is as high in vitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber as the cruciferous vegetables. As a group, the cruciferous vegetables are simply superstars in these conventional nutrient areas. (source)

Health benefits of eating cruciferous vegetables:

• One of the big reasons to eat plenty of cruciferous vegetables is that they may help to lower your risk of getting cancer!
• They reduce oxidative damage to the body caused by stress
• They give you increased detoxification abilities due to the sulfur component actually enhancing our livers detoxification abilities
• The high levels of Vitamin A are great for the health of your skin and vision
• The high levels of Vitamin C help keep the immune system in good working order
• They help the body fight free radical damage

Just look at this nutritional profile!: (source)

And now for the Cruciferous Vegetables List: Recipe Round-Up

But first, before you dive it…make sure you have these handy tools to make these recipes even easier!:

• My favorite steamer
• My bamboo steamer 
• Stainless colander
• My favorite stir fry tool

Broccoli

• Braised Broccoli with Orange and Parmesan Recipe by 101 Cookbooks
• Roasted Broccoli & Bacon Recipe by Nom Nom Paleo
• Asian Ground Beef, Mushroom, and Broccoli Slaw Lettuce Cups by Nom Nom Paleo
• Broccoli-Basil Mac and Cheese Recipe (using gluten-free pasta, of course) by 101 Cookbooks
• Broccoli Fritters by Paleo OMG
• Chilled broccoli soup by Sassy Radish
• Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry by Wellness Mama
• Curry Broccoli Fritters by Empowered Sustenance
• Cream of Broccoli Soup by Granny’s Vittles
• Broccoli Bites by Food Renegade
• Sautéed Broccoli Greens by The Food Lover’s Kitchen
• Paleo Broccoli Salad by Health Bent
• Curried Cream of Broccoli Soup by Nom Nom Paleo
• Broccoli Cheese Casserole by Simply Recipes
• Garlic Marinated Broccoli with Olives and Red Pepper by Mark’s Daily Apple
• Fiesta Broccoli Dip by Kath Eats Real Food
• Kid-Friendly Broccoli Cheese Bites by Our Nourishing Roots
• Broccoli Cole Slaw by Wellness Mama
• Grilled Cheese and Broccoli Sandwich by Food Renegade
• Spiced Roasted Broccoli (From the Freezer!) by Empowered Sustenance
• Broccoli-Banana Muffins (with chocolate chips) by The Paleo Mom
• Broccoli Grape Slaw – Veggies Your Kids Will Actually Eat by The Mommypotamus
• Chicken Broccoli Casserole by Wellness Mama
• Better than Take-Out Beef and Broccoli  by Mark’s Daily Apple

Cauliflower

• Best Make Ahead Side: Garlic Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes” by Nom Nom Paleo
• Roasted Cauliflower by Simply Recipes
• Pizzeria Delfina’s Spicy Cauliflower by Nom Nom Paleo
• Cauliflower, Carrot, and Parsnip Puree by Nom Nom Paleo
• Quinoa Cauliflower Patties by Sprouted Kitchen
• Primal Cauliflower Casserole by Paleo OMG
• Simple Creamy Cauliflower and Artichoke Soup by Paleo OMG
• Cauliflower Wraps (SCD, GAPS, Paleo) by Empowered Sustenance
• Cauliflower Tater Tots by I Breath I’m Hungry
• Slow Cooker Mexican Cauliflower Rice (no ricing required) by Paleo Pot
• Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce by Food Wishes
• Cauliflower Hummus by Our Fifth House
• Cauliflower Pizza Crust by Real Food RN (Hey, that’s me!)]
• Golden Cauliflower Soup by The Clothes Make the Girl
• Cauliflower Biscuits by Delighted Momma
• Asian Cauliflower Fried Rice by Nom Nom Paleo
• Cauliflower “Couscous” by Simply Recipes
• Caramelized Cauliflower Soup by Sprouted Kitchen
• Cauliflower Paella by Wellness Mama
• Primal, Gaps, and Low Carb Cauliflower Mac and Cheese by Grass Fed Girl
• Cauliflower Soup with Gorgonzola by 101 Cookbooks
• Roasted Cauliflower and Red Pepper Soup by Fresh Bites Daily
• Roasted Nacho Cauliflower by Health Starts in the Kitchen
• Cauliflower Stuffed Peppers by Food Lover’s Writing
• Cauliflower Leek Soup by Good Girl Gone Green
• Cauliflower Dumplings with Creamy Chicken Soup by Paleo Parent’s
• Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Crust by Holistic Squid
• Lemon Parsley Cauliflower “Rice” by The Paleo Mom

Cabbage

• Red Cabbage Slaw with Tangy Carrot Ginger Dressing by Nom Nom Paleo
• Blanched Cabbage with Butter and Caraway by Simply Recipes
• Grain-Free Cabbage Pizza Skillet by Food Renegade
• Corned Beef & Cabbage by Wellness Mama
• Stir Fried Napa Cabbage with Mushrooms and Bacon by Nom Nom Paleo
• Sautéed Red Cabbage with Onions, Garlic, and Anchovy by Nom Nom Paleo
• Beer Braised Cabbage by Kath Eats Real Food
• Unrolled Cabbage Casserole by Health Bent
• Roasted Cabbage Slices by Wellness Mama
• Cider-braised Cabbage and Apples by Nourished Kitchen
• Healing Quinoa Cabbage Soup by The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen
• Red cabbage paleo coleslaw by The Real Food Guide
• Sausage N’ Cabbage “Noodles” with Fried Apples by Everyday Paleo
• Braised Red Cabbage with Chestnuts by Simply Recipes
• Fermented Cabbage Juice by Real Food Forager
• Paleo Tacos with Purple Cabbage Slaw by Everyday Paleo
• Apple-Carrot (& cabbage) Coleslaw by The Nourishing Home
• Napa Cabbage Salad by Food Loves Writing
• Crockpot Braised Cabbage by Divine Health From the Inside Out
• Fermenting cabbage into sauerkraut by Actual Organics
• Pork Stuffed Cabbage Rolls by Simply Recipes
• Asian Cabbage Salad by The Nourishing Gourmet
• Killer Cabbage Juice by So Let’s Hang Out
• Bacon-Braised Cabbage by The Paleo Mom
• Cabbage Rolls – Reuben Style by Primally Inspired
• Slow-Cooked Cabbage, Tomatoes and Meatballs by Mark’s Daily Apple
• Russian cabbage soup by Sassy Radish
• Crispy Sweet Potato Chips & Sautéed Cabbage by Ditch the Wheat

Bok choy

• Recipe: Miso-glazed Bok Choy by Nourished Kitchen
• Red Curry with Turkey, Sweet Potato, and Baby Bok Choy by Healthy Green Kitchen
• Baby Bok Choy with Sherry and Prosciutto by Simply Recipes
• Baby Bok Choy with Ginger and Scallion by Real Food Forager
• Steamed Pumpkin and Baby Bok Choy with Ginger Sesame Sauce by Gourmande in the Kitchen
• Coconut Bok Choy Smoothie by Good Girl Gone Green
• Spicy Shrimp with Bok Choy by Oh Lardy!
• Korean BBQ slow cooker short ribs & oxtail with Bok Choy and Rice by Homemade Mommy
• Raw Kale and Bok Choy Slaw by Small Footprint Family
• Nutrient Dense ‘Nonton’ Soup by Holistic Squid
• Vegetable Stir Fry by Paleo Fondu
• PlaNeung Manao by Paleo Parent’s
• Asian Chicken Salad by The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen

Brussel Sprouts

• Bacon, onion & brussel slaw by Real Food RN (Another one of my favorite’s that we make every week!)
• How to Roast Brussel Sprouts by Real Food RN
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon by Nom Nom Paleo
• Brussels Sprouts Chips by Nom Nom Paleo
• Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts Recipe by 101 Cookbooks
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon by Food Renegade
• Hoisin Glazed Brussels Sprouts by Simply Recipes
• Hashed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon by Simply Recipes
• Holiday Brussels Sprouts and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes by Everyday Paleo
• Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Asian Citrus Dressing by Nom Nom Paleo
• Crispy Brussels Sprouts by The Clothes Make the Girl
• Golden Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Sausage & Garlic by Italian Food Forever
• Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze by Healy Real Food Vegetarian
• Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Dates by Food Loves Writing
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pears & Thyme by Nourishing Days
• Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Cranberry Brown Butter Sauce by Oh Lardy!
• Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Hash by The Organic Kitchen
• Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Honey and Currants by Homemade Mommy
• Bacon & Cranberry Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Honey Dijon Dressing by So Let’s Hang Out
• Brine Pickled Brussels Sprouts by Pickle Me too
• Roasted Rosemary Brussels and Rutabaga by Paleo OMG

Kale:

• Pressure Cooker Braised Kale and Carrots by Nom Nom Paleo
• Massage Your Kale Salad by Real Food RN (hey, another one of my recipes!)
• Kale Chips by Kath Eats Real Food
• Quick and Simple Stir-Fried Kale and Bacon by Nom Nom Paleo
• Scrambled Eggs with Kale and Mozzarella by Simply Recipes
• Kale Banana-Berry Smoothie by Tasty Yummies
• Nutty Vanilla Sweet Potato and Kale Soup by Kath Eats Real Food
• Wilted Organic Kale & Bacon by Whole Lifestyle Nutrition
• Pizza Kale Chips by Food Lovers Kitchen
• Oven-Braised Beef Stew with Carrot, Parsnip, and Lacinato Kale by Nom Nom Paleo
• Taco Bowl with Crispy Kale Chips by Mark’s Daily Apple
• Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Kale by Deliciously Organic
• Creamed Kale (Dairy-Free) by The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen
• Lemon Kale Salad with Seared Salmon by Sprouted Kitchen
• Garlicky Greens by 101 Cookbooks
• Kale, Mushroom, and Sausage Stuffing by Live Simply
• Curry Kale Chips by Tasty Yummies
• Sweet & Salty Kale Chips by Food Renegade
• Blanched Kale Salad with Pomegranate and Green Apple Dressing by The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen
• Cinnamon Sugar Kale Chips by Healthy Green Kitchen
• Sprouted Quinoa with Garlicky Kale, Tomatoes and Toasted Pine Nuts by Tasty Yummies
• Nacho Kale Chips by Health Starts in the Kitchen
• Kale, Spinach & Artichoke Dip With Greek Yogurt by So Let’s Hang Out
• Kale and white bean soup by Sassy Radish
• Spiced Kale Scramble by Healy Real Food Vegetarian
• The Organic Kitchen Spinach and Kale Quiche with Four Crust Options by The Organic Kitchen

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