broccoli
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They do all the classics like beef with Chinese broccoli and Kung Pao shrimp, which have red Sichuan chiles that will make your mouth numb.
From Los Angeles Times
Rich dietary sources include eggs, poultry, fish, beans and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts.
From Science Daily
KABUL, Afghanistan — The last lunch for the last president of Afghanistan was vegetable fritters, salad and steamed broccoli.
From New York Times
Even vegetables and fruit have protein: Blackberries have two grams per cup and a surprising 30% of calories in broccoli comes from protein.
From Salon
"Potatoes, peas, beans. Also tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers as well as lettuce and other salad crops. Brassicas such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and kale have done well too. It's across the board"
From BBC
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