Broccoli and cauliflower are both delicious, hearty vegetables that provide a boost of fiber and micronutrients.

While they may look similar — cauliflower, like the colorless cousin of bright green broccoli — these two popular veggies have unique culinary and nutritional profiles.

Broccoli and cauliflower are part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which also includes cabbage, Brussels sprouts and bok choy. Cruciferous vegetables are known for their health benefits, from being rich in gut-healthy dietary fiber and antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties, to protecting against some cancers.

Broccoli is the edible, flowering part of the plant at the end of the stalk, which is usually trimmed into a “crown" or florets.

“Broccoli florets are like a little tree and the texture can

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