Description

BROCCOLI CROWN(PER LB)

Broccoli is a versatile ingredient well-suited for both raw and cooked applications including steaming, roasting, baking, frying, and sautéing. The heads, stems, and leaves are all edible and will have varying textures and flavors. The heads and stems are the most commonly used portion of the plant consumed and can be chopped and mixed with other ingredients into slaws, or served on appetizer plates with creamy sauces or dips. Broccoli can also be battered and fried into tempura, lightly cooked and tossed into pasta, stir-fried with other vegetables or steamed and served as a tender side dish. Some opt to peel the stems to develop a more tender consistency when cooked. Broccoli leaves are edible but can contain a bitter flavor. The leaves can be prepared similarly to kale or Swiss chard. Raw Broccoli will keep 4 to 7 days when stored in the refrigerator, and once cooked, it will keep up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for 6 to 8 months.