Best cruciferous (green leafy) vegetable?

[Bossy Monkey]

Here's some examples if you, like me, are a little unclear on what qualifies: Broccoli, spinach, collards, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, turnip greens. That list came from a study exploring whether students were avoiding cruciferous vegetables because of the bitter taste. (Ya think?)

Supposed to be good against cancer and possibly rheumatoid arthritis. Being a doctor's son, I'm both deeply hypochondriac and also highly aware of my family medical history, which includes both. I've never liked any of the green leafy vegetables, except for cabbage. I can tolerate broccoli, though it isn't my favorite.

So which do you like best?

[u4ic]

1. I've never tried collard or turnip greens

I love them all - especially broccoli, cauliflower, spinach and brussel sprouts.

At present, I'm munching on the first two right now, raw and marinated. I've got a spinach salad ready for supper.

Yum. :9

[deadparrot]

2. I love spinach.

Broccoli I usually like, but I'm kind of off of that for the moment, seeing as I recently :puke: after eating it. Seeing it in reverse definitely turns one off.

[Benfea]

8. Spinach + fat + salt = heaven

Preferrably in the form of spanakopita.

[Maccagirl]

3. I've always loved broccoli and cauliflower

and I finally discovered brussel sprouts. I prefer spinach as an ingredient rather than by itself. The only veggies I really hate are lima beans and beets.

[lildreamer316]

4. I like everything listed except the cabbage.

Which is kinda weird considering I'm of Irish heritage; but there you have it.Now; I ONLY would eat most of this cooked until I got older. Now I'll eat them raw. Except the collard and turnip greens--they are still best if cooked.

[sendero]

5. I love collards..

... prepared properly, they are totally delicious!

[Bossy Monkey]

12. But what is "properly"? An elderly lady of my acquaintance assured me

that she makes collards that I would love, but I never got to take her up on the offer. All the collards I ever had were nasty at best. What's the secret? What am I missing? Or should I just stick to cabbage, which apparently I'm the only person on Earth who likes? (That wasn't the least bit awkward construction, was it? :))

[sbj405]

6. My favorites. . .

I like spinach (baby spinach best), broccoli (and broccolini/baby broccoli), chard. Not a huge collard or mustard greens fan. Cauliflower is tolerable if cooked. Cabbage is ok in limited quantities. I've never had brussel sprouts.

[Mutley]

7. Broccoli is good.

'Specially with cheese. :9

I bite my thumb at the rest of those so-called vegetables, though. :P

[Liberal Veteran]

9. broccoli and my second favorite is broccoli....

...I also love broccoli.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear undisclosedlocation!

I love most of them!

Broccoli: steamed till done, a little butter and lemon juice..heaven!

Spinach: esp. home grown: yummy! Cook lightly, and have butter!

Cauliflower: wonderful in cheese sauce!

Cabbage: excellent in cole slaw!

Brussels sprouts: excellent when new and small! Older ones have a strong flavor....

I have no opinion on the others....

[njdemocrat106]

11. I actually like spinach and Brussels sprouts

This coming from someone who hated eating his vegetables as a kid. Now i'll eat almost anything as long as it isn't green beans. And broccoli? I'll eat it, but I think the widespread consumption of broccoli necessitated the invention of Beano.

[qnr]

13. Broccoli & spinach for me. n/t

[bicentennial_baby]

14. Broccoli and Spinach for me

I've never had collards, or turnip greens...I HATE brussel sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower... :puke:

[benny05]

15. Love most of them

But allergic to broccoli. I think it's a sin that I am, but I break out so bad, and other things in the morning when I'm around it.

I'm a veggie wannebe, but allergic to broccoli, all legumes, corn, etc.

Sucks.

[KitchenWitch]

16. I like uncooked spinach!

[yellowdogintexas]

17. I love them all. Brocolli is probably my overall favorite, but

they are all wonderful.

I was an adult before I truly appreciated turnip greens and collard greens, however. Spinach on the other hand I have always loved, especially fresh spinach, lightly steamed.

But the best way to eat it is in Mexico Real's Spinach Enchiladas which are worth about 30 Weight Watchers Points so I don't eat them like I once did. Damn things are bodacious.

[politicat]

18. Spinach done properly.

Also broccoli.

Try this: Get a bunch of spinach or a bag of baby spinach. Heat a pan of water and add a big pinch of kosher salt. Get the water really boiling while you cut off the stems and wash the spinach really well (if you're using adult spinach; baby doesn't need this treatment.) Have a collander ready in the sink. Drop the spinach in and blanch for 15-20 seconds - no more. Dump the spinach in the colander and rinse with cold water. Let it drain and dress with a little soy sauce, then toss with toasted sesame seeds. (If you want to be really fancy, roll the spinach up and dip one end of the rolls in the seeds.) Eat it cool, not hot.

For broccoli, saute it and let it carmelize a little. (Brown.) This will help convert the bitterness and bring a gentle sweetness to the vegetable.

[SoyCat]

19. I adore them all. Veggies are my absolute favorite foods.

[wickerwoman]

20. Brussels sprouts

The yummiest vegetable as long as you cook it right (as little as possible).

I think all of the cruciferous veggies get pretty stinky if you overcook them though. And I think students are probably avoiding them in school cafeterias because they've been sitting out on the warming trays too long.