They may not be as charming
as broccoli stems, but just because they don't look like miniature trees doesn't mean they're worthless.
Not exact matches
As you arrive we'll have glasses of fresh peach & lemon iced tea punch followed by a first course of homemade spelt pizzas with aubergine and garlic purée, wild mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and tender -
stem broccoli....
Also known
as Choy Sum (Flowering Chinese Cabbage), which is a generic name for any cabbage
stem, it's a member of the brassica family and therefore related to cabbage,
broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, mustard greens, and rapini.
Broccoli stems can be peeled and the tender part used just as you would the broccoli
Broccoli stems can be peeled and the tender part used just
as you would the
broccoli broccoli florets.
Remove the
stems from 2
broccoli heads, cutting
as close to the florets
as possible.
Use a mandolin, food processor or sharp knife to cut the
broccoli stems into thin slices,
as well
as the carrots.
This recipe, which utilizes often discarded
broccoli stems,
as well
as a healthy handful of grated cheddar cheese, is not quite
as good
as the Watt's version, but it's certainly easier to make these than to hop on a plane to Durham every time I want a little taste of the South.
3 — 4 small
broccoli heads,
stems cut to about 2 ″ and julienned 1 small red apple, cut into slices about the same size
as the
broccoli 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 small red onion, sliced 1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 large bunch greens (such
as spinach, mustard greens, kale, or
broccoli rabe; about 1 pound), thick
stems removed, spinach left whole, other greens cut into 1 - inch strips (about 10 cups packed)
One
broccoli stem has
as much Vitamin C
as an orange!
Broccoli stems become fork - tender
as they slowly roast while the florets are charred in a cast - iron pan.
Roasted
Broccoli with Garlic and Chili Pepper Serves four
as a side The whole beast, veggie style: don't toss the
stems — they're really good.
I was going to make
broccoli today, I usually compost my
stems but will try these latkes... very clever
as the kiddos only eat the heads.
Laura, I save my
broccoli stems for juice
as well, which is such a great tip.
This includes the humble
broccoli, which sees its
stems and leaves thrown out, despite the fact that these parts are almost equally nutritious and delicious
as the florets.
Items typical seen
as waste like carrot tops, chard and
broccoli stems, and cooking liquid are given new life, and even a starring role.
The use of spices, vegetable, and grains is often surprising —
as in the coriander millet porridge at page 33, the
broccoli stem riceless risotto at page 155, or the upside - down plum cafe with autumn herbs at page 278, that I really hope to try
as soon
as possible.
stems of 4 - 6
broccoli heads, depending on their thickness (about 580 g or 20 oz)-- I usually reserve the
stems from one bunch in the fridge, until I'm ready to buy and cook the next one (usually soon after) florets from 1 large
broccoli head — cut into bite - sized pieces a couple handfuls of other vegetables, such
as chopped asparagus, peas, edamame, etc. (optional) a large handful of green leafy vegetables — spinach, kale, etc. 1 lemon — zest and juice salt and pepper to taste 3 1/2 tablespoons ghee or grapeseed oil — divided 1 shallot — chopped Pecorino Romano or Parmesan to taste — finely grated (I used unpasteurized sheep's milk Pecorino Romano) baby greens or microgreens for garnish (optional)
Once your baby is starting to self - feed, steamed
broccoli is perfect
as the
stem makes a natural handle!
6 cups
stemmed and chopped or sliced tender greens, such
as Swiss chard, spinach,
broccoli leaves, or young kale
As part of the all - important anti-food-waste movement, producers are using all parts of vegetables in their products, from bagged
broccoli slaw (which uses the oft - discarded
stems) and celery leaf salads.
Vegetables, for their part, refer to any of the edible portions of an herbaceous plant crop, such
as its leaves,
stems, flowers, bulbs, and roots; for example, spinach is considered a leafy vegetable, while
broccoli florets (flowers) and celery stalks are both examples of edible plant parts
as well.
Kohlrabi is to me very close in flavor and texture to
broccoli stems its said to be between cabbage and turnips
as well.