Broccoli is the most nutritious of all its cabbage family members, but don't discount cauliflower, its cruciferous cousin. These broccoli and cauliflower dishes are flavorful cancer-fighting sidekicks for your favorite entrees.

Everyday cauliflower gets a flavorful kick from cumin, mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, and chiles. Cooked chickpeas add 3 grams of protein per serving.

Get a double dose of broccoli in this nutrient-packed side. Toss cooked florets in with creamy broccoli-pine nut pesto and orzo.

Fresh chicken sausage makes this a heartier side dish. Mix leftovers with pasta for another meal later in the week.

A simple cauliflower salad is dressed up with red wine vinegar, olive oil, currants, and a pinch of sugar.

Broccoli rabe is broiled with garlic and lemon juice until brown and tender.

Whole-wheat pasta and breadcrumbs boost the fiber in this broccoli-filled side. Fat-free milk and part-skim ricotta keep calories in check.

Whole-wheat couscous and broccoli make up the healthy carbohydrates in this perfect picnic side dish.

An apple-cider vinaigrette and blue cheese crumbles give this crunchy roasted cauliflower salad a tangy twist.

Miso is a super-healthy fermented soy product that adds protein to this vegetarian side dish.

A hearty whole grain with a buttery flavor, golden-colored kamut berries are an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Try them in this seasonal vegan recipe. 

Try this basic roasting recipe, then pump up the taste with our Sweet and Savory, Indian-Inspired, Salty and Crunchy, and Hot and Sweet variations.