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BROCCOLETTE ?

Flatbush — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 03:34:59 GMT

I recently bought some broccolette. I think the cooking will the same as for broccoli. Anyone here ever hear about it or ate it?

What did you think?

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Foolywooly11 — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:04:34 GMT

Never heard of it.

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wishmoon — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:29:38 GMT

Could it have been broccolini?

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sunshine45 — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:35:13 GMT

Broccolette is a cross between broccoli and gai lan (Chinese kale). If you aren’t familiar with this vegetable, you’re in for a treat! (Broccolette is Earthbound’s organic variety of this delicious veggie; you may also see similar items in the supermarket called broccolini or baby broccoli.)

Oven-roasting brings out the sugars and flavors of many vegetables; here it makes the garlic soft and sweet, and browns the broccolette tops lightly, but leaves the stems crisp-tender.

https://www.earthboundfarm.com/recipes/garlic-roasted-broccolette/

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butterfly123 — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:39:51 GMT

@Flatbush

Broccolette or broccolini is the same vegetable that @sunshine45 posted a picture of.

The entire stem and floret are edible. Much less cooking time than broccoli due to the tenderness of Broccolette.

We cut the end of the stem off, cook and eat.

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Flatbush — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:33:40 GMT

@wishmoon wrote:
Could it have been broccolini?

It was not broccolini , but maybe I'll try that too :-).

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Flatbush — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:36:15 GMT

@butterfly123 wrote:

Broccolette or broccolini is the same vegetable that @sunshine45 posted a picture of.

The entire stem and floret are edible. Much less cooking time than broccoli due to the tenderness of Broccolette.

We cut the end of the stem off, cook and eat.

Thanks for the info. I'm not a greyt vegetable eater, but this sounds like I might like it.

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Flatbush — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:39:44 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
Broccolette is a cross between broccoli and gai lan (Chinese kale). If you aren’t familiar with this vegetable, you’re in for a treat! (Broccolette is Earthbound’s organic variety of this delicious veggie; you may also see similar items in the supermarket called broccolini or baby broccoli.)

Oven-roasting brings out the sugars and flavors of many vegetables; here it makes the garlic soft and sweet, and browns the broccolette tops lightly, but leaves the stems crisp-tender.

https://www.earthboundfarm.com/recipes/garlic-roasted-broccolette/

Thanks for the info. I may roast and try it that way. I have to take a look at the link you sent too.

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:53:19 GMT

I like to include it with my veggie stir fry...yum!

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Rockycoast — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 11:53:15 GMT

We are growing Broccolini this year in our veggie garden. It has a lighter taste then regular broccoli. So far we have roasted it with olive oil and garlic. Chopped it and cooked it in a stir fry. Used it raw with a dip. Not bad at all. Will grow it again next year.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 11:58:31 GMT

How is it to grow, @Rockycoast ? I've always found broccoli to be finicky in the garden.

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Rockycoast — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:18:37 GMT

We haven't had a problem with either broccoli or the broccolini growing here in Maine. It is a cold weather plant so we start them in Spring, planted in full sun, water when soil is dry. As with regular broccoli, you need to cut the heads when they are ready. They bolt rather quickly. If you are in a warmer state, try planting them in the Fall when weather is a bit cooler.

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momtochloe — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:09:06 GMT

@Flatbush wrote:
@butterfly123 wrote:

Broccolette or broccolini is the same vegetable that @sunshine45 posted a picture of.

The entire stem and floret are edible. Much less cooking time than broccoli due to the tenderness of Broccolette.

We cut the end of the stem off, cook and eat.
Thanks for the info. I'm not a greyt vegetable eater, but this sounds like I might like it.

@Flatbush I think you will love this version of broccoli. I used to buy it for my mom to try and get her to eat more veggies as it's more tender and easier to eat. For us, I used to steam it and add a bit of butter but I may try roasting it as it is on sale by me this week, yay!

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deepwaterdotter — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:15:30 GMT

I've used this recipe from Cook's Country when I've enjoyed broccolette:

1/3 cup water

1/2 tsp salt

1 pound broccolette

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp minced garlic

2 tbsp grated Parmesan

Bring water and salt to boil in skillet. Add broccolette, cover, and steam over medium-low heat until bright green (about 5 minutes). Remove cover and cook for 30 seconds until water evaporates.

Stir in oil and garlic for 30 seconds. Sprinkle with Parmesan on serving platter.