broccolini

Long-stemmed florets

Broccolini is a vegetable with long, slender stalks topped by small florets resembling broccoli.

A hybrid of broccoli and Chinese broccoli, it has a milder, slightly sweet flavor and tender stems that don't require peeling.

The entire stalk is edible: Sauté the broccolini with garlic and olive oil.

cooking

sautéed

Cooked quickly in fat

grilled · stir-fried · charred · garlic · olive oil · pan-fried · seasoned · caramelized · lemon · parmesan

texture

crisp

Firm and breakable

firm · crunchy · delicate · fibrous · succulent · stalky · florets · stems

hybrid

cultivar

Bred plant variety

propagation · genetics · trademarked

cruciferous

kale

Loose-leafed cabbage relative

arugula · radish · turnip · watercress · mizuna · collards · mustard greens · bok choy

nutrition

vitamins

Essential organic nutrients

  • fiberPlant-based digestive aid
  • antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
  • ironElement twenty-six

calcium · folate · potassium · low-calorie · nutrient-dense · heart-healthy · superfood · wholesome · dietary

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broccoli

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Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G