Tag: Broccoli

Broccoli rabe has longer, thinner stalks than regular broccoli and its green florets grow in looser bunches. It also has large green leaves. Broccoli rabe has a very bitter flavor when it is raw, so it is better served sautéed with a little olive oil, as it is often prepared in Italian cuisine. What is […]

Broccoli sprouts really shouldn’t have much of an odor at all. If you smell anything pungent, or strongly sulfuric, it’s time to discard that batch of broccoli sprouts! Broccoli sprouts are more susceptible to moisture issues, so be sure you’re doing a good job of rinsing and draining. Why does my broccoli smell? Broccoli cut […]

How to Store Frozen Purple Sprouting Broccoli? You can store frozen purple sprouting broccoli in any freezer-safe air-tight container or Ziploc bag. The key is to make sure that they are air-tight and it can protect the florets from being exposed to air or freezer burns. How do you keep purple sprouting broccoli fresh? To […]

Forgo the plastic bag and loosely wrap your broccoli in a damp paper towel before storing it in the refrigerator. This provides a healthy and moist (but breathable) environment for your broccoli. Make sure not to wash the broccoli beforehand, as too much moisture might encourage mold growth. How long can you keep fresh broccoli […]

Eat Them Raw Broccoli stalks can be cleaned and cut lengthwise and eaten raw with any dip of your choice, much like carrots sticks. You can even grind the stalks and add them to your vegetable dip or curd raita. Is it better to eat broccoli raw or cooked? Actually, raw broccoli is not necessarily […]

A 3rd-generation fruit and veg business owned by Ciaran and Ronan Donnelly, Donnnelly’s produce up to 57,000kg of Tenderstem® broccoli during the Irish season, growing the versatile vegetable across several farms located in North County Dublin. Is Tenderstem copyrighted? Harry Wallop on Twitter: “Today I learnt that Tenderstem Broccoli is a) not broccoli b) trademarked. […]

about 3 to 5 days. BROCCOLI – FRESH, RAW To maximize the shelf life of raw broccoli, refrigerate in a plastic bag; do not wash until ready to use. Properly stored, broccoli will usually keep well for about 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. Do you need to wash raw broccoli before eating it? […]

Purple broccoli offers a nutty, peppery flavor with the subtle sweetness and bitterness common to all Brassica vegetables. Is purple broccoli better than green broccoli? Purple-sprouting broccoli was found to contain higher contents of antioxidant compounds compared with green broccoli, but tended to show higher sensitivity to cooking treatments. Cooking methods should be carefully considered […]

Tenderstem broccoli can be frozen for up to 3 months. The best way to freeze them is to blanch them, dry them and place them into good-quality freezer bags. When sealing the bags up, try to remove as much air as possible. Can you freeze Tenderstem broccoli without blanching? Like most vegetables, if frozen raw, […]

How to cook Tenderstem broccoli: in the microwave. Cooking broccoli in the microwave is essentially a way of steaming the veg. Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe container with a couple of tablespoons of water. Cover with a lid and cook on high for around 4 mins. How do you cook broccoli in a microwave? […]

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, kale, leeks and parsnips are hardy vegetables and will stand through the winter. Leafy crops such as chard, parsley and rocket should also over-winter with a little protection. Can broccoli be grown in winter? Broccoli – Broccoli thrives in cooler weather and is frost tolerant, making it a wonderful winter garden […]

You eat the leaves and stalk as well, only discarding any really thick or woody stems. Eat as an accompanying vegetable to any main dish. Purple sprouting can simply be steamed or boiled. It can also be roasted. Do you eat all of purple sprouting broccoli? Prep & Cooking tips Almost everything is edible in […]

Like other brassicas, purple-sprouting broccoli thrives in a fairly heavy, alkaline soil. Avoid growing it on an exposed site, where the wind will buffet the stems and loosen the soil around the roots. Purple-sprouting broccoli has great flavour, a long harvesting season and is extremely good for you. How long does purple broccoli take to […]

This vibrant green vegetable is a nutrient star with wide appeal. SEASON: It’s available all year, but it’s at its best during peak season: October through April. CHOOSING: Look for heads that are heavy with small buds tightly packed together. Is broccoli always in season? Broccoli. Broccoli is available year-round but is at its peak […]

Can you eat the whole Tenderstem broccoli? You can eat the whole Tenderstem broccoli stem but you might want to cut the woody end off. This can be as little as 0.5cm. You can eat all of the classic broccoli too, the stem isn’t as tender but it’s great roasted. Can you eat the whole […]

Description/Taste The head is a small loose cluster of violet-colored florets that resemble broccoli rabe. Compared to common broccoli, the flavor of Purple broccolini is understated, mild, peppery and subtlely sweet. Does Purple broccoli taste different? The taste of purple broccoli is not the same as the taste of green broccoli. However, it is not […]

Tenderstem broccoli combines the long, leafy characteristics of Chinese broccoli and the familiar florets of regular broccoli to create a leafy, long stem broccoli that’s sweeter and more delicate than regular broccoli. What is long stemmed broccoli called? BroccoliniWell, long-stemmed or long stalk broccoli is a variety of broccoli that is otherwise known as Broccolini […]

(2010) studied the properties of acylated anthocyanins in broccoli and found the colour of purple-sprouting broccoli to be the result of the presence of anthocyanins. Another major health-promoting compound present in broccoli is vitamin C (Munyaka et al., 2010; Vasanthi, Mukherjee and Das, 2009). What makes broccoli purple? The purple color is caused by anthocyanin, […]

SEASON: It’s available all year, but it’s at its best during peak season: October through April. CHOOSING: Look for heads that are heavy with small buds tightly packed together. Yellowing is a sign that the broccoli is headed downhill. What goes good on broccoli? Beef, butter, cheddar cheese, chicken, curry, duck, egg, feta cheese, goat […]

Purple broccoli is a sprouting broccoli variety distinguished with the violet hue its florets have. It is different from green broccoli not only in color but also in taste, texture, and nutritional value. Is purple broccoli better than green broccoli? Purple-sprouting broccoli was found to contain higher contents of antioxidant compounds compared with green broccoli, […]