Ingredients:

• 3 pounds broccoli crowns
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup scallions
• 1/2 teaspoon dried whole tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons vinegar rice wine
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Arrange broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam until crisp-tender. Cool in ice water.
2. Mince garlic and slice scallions. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add scallions, garlic, tarragon and dry mustard and sauté 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add vinegar and remaining ingredients, stirring with a wire whisk until blended, cool off the dressing.
3. Toss broccoli gently with dressing. This dish can be served cold or warm.

Yield:

8 servings (about 1 cup)

Nutrition Tip:

Cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, broccoli, and brussels sprouts, are rich sources of nutrients and phytochemicals that help support the immune system.

A study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute indicated that three or more servings of cruciferous vegetables a week may reduce prostate cancer risk by nearly 50 percent.

In addition, these vegetables are high in fiber, and also offer Vitamin C, beta carotene, calcium, iron, and folic acid.