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how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
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how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
I didn't know you could until a couple members mentioned it last year.
How do you use the leaves and stalks/stems when they're fresh?
What is the best way to preserve the leaves and stalks/stems?
thanks
How do you use the leaves and stalks/stems when they're fresh?
What is the best way to preserve the leaves and stalks/stems?
thanks
Re: how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
Last fall, just as the first frost was due, I pulled all my remaining broccoli heads. The broccoli leaves I mixed with Mustard Greens, onion and a smoked ham hock. YUM.
I tossed the stems in the compost pile. This spring, I noticed that my pile was growing... a Broccoli plant. How's that for recycling?
I tossed the stems in the compost pile. This spring, I noticed that my pile was growing... a Broccoli plant. How's that for recycling?
Squat_Johnson- Posts : 440
Join date : 2010-05-25
Location : Beaver Dam, Kentucky, zone 6a
Re: how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
I haven't gotten there yet but in Mel's cookbook he say's the leaves are slightly bitter and best used as a cooked green.
When I've used store bought broccoli I save the stems. In my family the green buds are the favorite when steamed. To get the most out of the broccoli I save the long thick part of the steam. I chop it up until it's fine and add about 1/4 of a cup along with other veggies like onion and carrots to brown rice. I use it to make chicken rice and cheesy rice. I'm sure it would be a nice addition to other flavorful rices also.
When I've used store bought broccoli I save the stems. In my family the green buds are the favorite when steamed. To get the most out of the broccoli I save the long thick part of the steam. I chop it up until it's fine and add about 1/4 of a cup along with other veggies like onion and carrots to brown rice. I use it to make chicken rice and cheesy rice. I'm sure it would be a nice addition to other flavorful rices also.
ModernDayBetty- Posts : 298
Join date : 2011-03-19
Location : Central Washington Zone 7a
Re: how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
I enjoy raw broccoli stems, peeled and eaten like a carrot. The flavor reminds me of the core of a cabbage and we enjoy that also as a raw veggie snack.
Using the stem, peeled and diced is a great way to sneak more veggies into your kid's (big or little) soup, rice or casserole.
Using the stem, peeled and diced is a great way to sneak more veggies into your kid's (big or little) soup, rice or casserole.
Furbalsmom- Posts : 3141
Join date : 2010-06-10
Age : 77
Location : Coastal Oregon, Zone 9a, Heat Zone 2 :(
Re: how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
Stir fried with onions, celery, snow peas and broccoli stems (peel if extra tough). Season with soy sauce and serve over rice.
Add broccoli florets last or save them to serve with dip.
Kay
Add broccoli florets last or save them to serve with dip.
Kay
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Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 4374
Join date : 2010-10-17
Age : 81
Location : wilmington, nc zone 8
Re: how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
Cheese and broccolli soup goes down well. Boil stem etc in veg stock, add onions and bubble until tender, blitz in blender, return it to the pan on the stove, heat up, stir in salt, pepper and a strong grated cheese, (we like mature cheddar or stilton) serve when cheese has melted or freeze. Before serving taste and add chopped fresh herbs or whatever you like to yummy perfection.
Barkie- Posts : 306
Join date : 2011-03-25
Location : Wales, Uk. Last frost May
Re: how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
I've never heard of using the leaves, but we always ate the stems growing up. Just slice them into rounds and get them cooking first, then add florets.
Or, you could shred the stems and turn them into broccoli slaw. Yep, the "broccoli slaw" in the bags in the grocery store is shredded stems with some carrots thrown in to make them pretty. Good way for farmers to use up the stuff people won't eat and charge a couple bucks a bag for it!
Or, you could shred the stems and turn them into broccoli slaw. Yep, the "broccoli slaw" in the bags in the grocery store is shredded stems with some carrots thrown in to make them pretty. Good way for farmers to use up the stuff people won't eat and charge a couple bucks a bag for it!
Smartchick- Posts : 105
Join date : 2011-02-18
Location : Omaha, NE, Zone 5
Re: how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
Smartchick wrote:...Good way for farmers to use up the stuff people won't eat and charge a couple bucks a bag for it!
Okay, I'll hi-jack my own thread!
Google: 'how to make baby carrots' The manufactured 'baby carrot' product was started in the eighties by a carrot farmer who got tired of throwing out the majority of his crops because they weren't pretty.
Re: how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
My dog LOVES broccoli/cauliflower stems. It's a great treat for her that's also good for her.
cachecrashers4- Posts : 40
Join date : 2011-03-06
Age : 53
Location : Maine
Re: how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
Boffer my Mom makes terrific broco slaw and I have a recipie for tofu and broccoli in spicy thai peanut sauce that uses peeled and sliced stems if you would like the recpies just PM me.
shannon1- Posts : 1697
Join date : 2011-04-01
Location : zone 9a St.Johns county FL
Re: how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
boffer wrote:
Google: 'how to make baby carrots' The manufactured 'baby carrot' product was started in the eighties by a carrot farmer who got tired of throwing out the majority of his crops because they weren't pretty.
I hate those things! They feel slimey some how, guess it is the scraping process like machine peeling potatoes feel slippy too. Yuk!
Re: how to use ALL of the broccoli plant?
boffer wrote:Smartchick wrote:...Good way for farmers to use up the stuff people won't eat and charge a couple bucks a bag for it!
Okay, I'll hi-jack my own thread!
Google: 'how to make baby carrots' The manufactured 'baby carrot' product was started in the eighties by a carrot farmer who got tired of throwing out the majority of his crops because they weren't pretty.
Sounds like the guy who had a vineyard, one year during a drought everyone else suffered massive loss, he made a killing marketing and selling raisins............
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