Fun facts:
- Varieties we grow: Covina, Emerald Crown, Green Magic, Marathon, Imperial
- Seasonality: Spring, Fall
- Crop origin: Broccoli was engineered from Oleracea, a Cabbage relative, in the 6th century by an ancient Italian civilization called the Etruscans, who were considered to be horticultural geniuses. Italian immigrants introduced broccoli to the United States in the 1800s, but it didn’t become widely used until the 1920s.
- Health benefits: Broccoli is a great source of vitamin K and calcium, which are two important nutrients for maintaining strong, healthy bones. It also contains phosphorus, zinc, and vitamins A (important to eye health, growth, immunity, reproduction), vitamin B6 (balances amino acid in the blood) and C (growth, immunity, and repairs the body).
Storage Information:
Temperature: 32-40F
Percent Humidity: 95% RH
Wash? unwashed
How to Store: store in perforated plastic bag
Where to Store: crisper drawer of fridge
Best Used By: 3-5 days
Maximum Storage: 2 weeks
Notes: wash just before using
How to freeze:
Wash. For uniformity in blanching split stalks lengthwise, leaving heads about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Blanch in water for 3 minutes. Cool immediately in cold water; drain and put in freezer containers.
How to prepare: Raw, roast, sauté, steam, stew
Featured Recipes:
More recipes:
sian Broccoli (gf)
Baked Broccoli Chips (gf, vegan)
Broccoli And Cauliflower Gratin Mac and Cheese (vegetarian)
Broccoli Beet Salad (gf, vegan)
Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Cheesy Croutons
Quick Broccoli Chicken Noodle Dinner
Broccoli Cornmeal Cakes (vegetarian)
Broccoli, Radish, and Cheddar Egg Bake (gf, vegetarian)
Broccoli Sausage Pasta
Broccoli Stem Pickles (gf, vegan)
Broccoli Sunflower Salad (gf)
Egg Bake (gf, vegetarian)
Fall Vegetable Stir Fry (gf, vegan)
Raw Broccoli Salad (gf, vegan)
Sesame Walnut Ginger Broccoli (gf, vegan)
Sheet Pan Breakfast (gf, vegetarian)
Vegetarian Pumpkin, Broccoli, and Spinach Lasagna (vegetarian)
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