Broccoli
Broccoli is a green brassica with tight florets and edible stalks. It can be steamed, roasted, sauteed, stir-fried, baked into casseroles, or used raw in salads.
Identity
Green brassica
Florets cook quickly and hold sauce well.
Cut broccoli into similar-size pieces so the stems and florets cook evenly. Smaller florets soften faster and distribute better in fillings, casseroles, and baked dishes.
Reference image
Broccoli reference image.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Aliases
Broccoli Crowns
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Broccoli Florets
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Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Broccoli -> Cauliflower
1 bunch of broccoli or 1 small head of cauliflower (about 1 pound), florets removed and sliced into small, bite-sized pieces
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Veggie Black Bean Enchiladas
Broccoli -> Broccolini
2 cups chopped broccoli or broccolini
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: How to Make a Frittata