In some cases, like with potato leaves, those beliefs are very valid, while in others, like
with broccoli stems, they are not.
My family, however, did not eat certain parts of these plants that I knew were edible,
like broccoli stems.
Add broccoli stem, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 — 10 minutes.
But we've decided it's got our favorite crunch: sweet, dense, and snappy (
think broccoli stem).
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.
You can utilize a similar technique
with broccoli stems; they just need to be peeled prior to cooking.
; couldn't decide between applesauce and orange slices so had to have both; and only recovered from his soup disappointment when he saw the
roasted broccoli stems I packed instead.
The whole wheat base can be swapped for spelt or gluten free flour, then it's all topped with detoxing
broccoli stem pesto, kale and asparagus with some lemon.
Place the sliced
broccoli stems into a steaming basket or a bamboo steamer and steam for about 8 - 10 minutes, until soft throughout.
Step 2:
Chop broccoli stems and florets into small pieces (using just the florets will many times yield a smoother puree)
Her new book is jam - packed with healthy, flavorful, and simple recipes and lots of interesting suggestions on how to cook with the odds and ends of produce that usually are discarded — like making marmalade from watermelon rinds and risotto
using broccoli stems.
If you can not find premade broccoli rice, you can make your own by pulsing peeled
broccoli stems in the food processor until it is the size of rice OR you can substitute with cauliflower rice.
When I was little, my mom would
cut broccoli stems before she steamed them, making «legs» that I adored.
1/2 cup chopped
peeled broccoli stems plus 1 cup bite - size broccoli florets (about 4 ounces total), divided
Place a couple of
broccoli stems on each one, then sit a salmon fillet on top and scatter over the ginger.
Use up unused
broccoli stems by making your own broccoli slaw instead of using the bagged slaw in this easy potluck favorite.
We have a huge weakness for latkes, so we wanted to see
if broccoli stems could be seamlessly incorporated into our favorite oven - baked latke recipe.
Use up
unused broccoli stems by making your own broccoli slaw instead of using the bagged slaw in this easy potluck favorite.
JUICE - 12 noon - ish or 1.5 -2 hrs later • make 12 oz green veggie juice with an avocado added for creaminess if you wish - try this - juice 1 cucumber, a
few broccoli stems, 1 stalk celery, few stems of bok choy, a 3 - 4 inch piece of parsnip, a piece of cabbage, few stems parsley.
2 - 3 cups chopped purple cabbage 1 — 2 heads romaine lettuce 1/2 cup carrots, peeled and grated 1/2
cup broccoli stem, peeled and grated 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 - 2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
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.
Broccoli stems get roasted while the florets get charred in a pan for a satisfying combination of textures in this side dish.
I am juice feasting at the moment and I seriously have
broccoli stems sitting out with the intention of using them SOMEHOW.
Broccoli stems become fork - tender as they slowly roast while the florets are charred in a cast - iron pan.
Broccoli stems really are, honest to goodness, delicious, and when finely chopped have the perfect texture for pesto.