Broccoli, Shoots
all the flavor of broccoli with fewer florets stuck in your teeth
Broccoli shoots are the mini version of your grocery-store staple. They also include edible and delicious leaves and stems.
The succulent leaves are similar to kale but with a superior texture and sweet flavor.
Stems are similar to asparagus and can be separated and cooked a minute more add a little before (1-2 minutes) the leaves.
flavor
sweet, crisp, broccoli flavor, mild
prep tips
I would reccomend if you are cooking these to seperate the leaves from any thick stems. This will ensure even cooking and not overcooking the leaves
cooking tips + recipes
I love using this as "edible paintbrushes" by dipping them into some salad dressing or hummus.
The leaves are incredibly succulent and I personally love their texture. They aren't as fibrous as kale and can be eaten raw or cooked.
The stems are also edible raw and are crunchy. when cooked they have a similar texture to asparagus.
storage notes:
If greens become limp - shock in ice water to revive leaves. Wrap broccoli loosely in a plastic bag/french terry/furoshiki/beeswax wrap and keep it in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator—store for up to a week.
storage methods
Where to Store
Crisper Drawer, Refrigerator, High Humidity
Shelf life
Long term/preservation
+/- week
Storage
ID
varieties we grow
De Cicco, Hon Tsai Tai, Piracicaba
tags
Brassica, Greens, Vegetables, Spring