Description

HUAZONTLE 24CT

Huauzontle, also known as Aztec Broccoli, is a plant with many uses as the young leaves, stems, unopened flowers, and seeds are edible. Huauzontle leaves can be mixed in pesto, sauteed with onion and garlic, or stirred into soups and stews. The unopened flower buds maintain a tender, subtle crunch when cooked, and can be prepared whole or removed from the stem to be fried, steamed, or stir-fried. Huauzontle flower buds can be removed from the stems before cooking and sauteed or stir-fried with aromatics as a simple side dish, made into patties and fried, sprinkled over pizza, or used as a topping pasta. Huauzontle seeds can be dried and used to make tortillas or ground into flour, or cooked like quinoa. Fresh leaves, flower buds, and stems should be used immediately after harvesting for the best quality and flavor. Dried seeds will keep 1 to 3 years when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.