If you are looking for good broccoli substitutes, you may be amazed by the list of alternatives in the vegetable aisle. Broccoli may rank high on the nutrition chart list, but its bitter taste can put many people off. However, this green cruciferous vegetable has now become a common choice for anybody who is trying to eat healthier food.
Be it the Keto diet, vegan diet, or the military diet, eating broccoli is recommended because it is packed with nutrition and fiber. However, if you are not a broccoli lover or are looking for alternative healthy vegetables to eat, there are many options to choose from. [1]
Top Broccoli Substitutes
The top broccoli substitutes include cruciferous vegetables from the same family (Brassicaceae) such as cauliflower, green cabbage, kale, brussels sprouts and Swiss chard. Other healthy alternatives include spinach and asparagus. [2]
Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
Cauliflower
Spinach
Green Cabbage
Kale
Swiss Chard
Brussels Sprouts
Roasted brussels sprouts with garlic and olive oil make an excellent side dish if you cannot stand broccoli.
Cook Brussels sprouts and sprinkle them with oregano for a warm appetizer. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
Asparagus
Just like broccoli, asparagus is rich in folate, fiber, and B vitamins. You can use asparagus in quiches and pasta instead of the cruciferous vegetable.
Collard Greens
Collard greens are nutritious green leafy vegetables which are related to broccoli and make a healthy substitute for the latter.
For all the health enthusiasts out there, here’s broccolini in the shape of a heart. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
Other Substitutes
Broccoli rabe can be used, however, it is more bitter to taste. You can also try using broccolini or the more exotic broccoflower.
