Produce Briefs...
Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Grower
Broccoli leaves can be sometimes found at your local farmers market in spring.
Broccoli leaves should be harvested while still young and tender, as they become tough and increasingly bitter with time.
Broccoli leaves are harvested from the broccoli plant itself. Color and shape vary slightly with each variety. Broccoli leaves are a dark, blue-green with, purple and grey hightlights. They have a thick stem running throughout each large leaf, which is usually 4-5 inches wide and 6-7 inches long. Similar in appearance to collard greens, broccoli leaves have a distinct, mily broccoli flavor.
Broccoli leaves are very low in calories, and very high in vitamins A and C.
Prepare as you would collard greens, cabbage, or leafy kale. Steam, braise, sautee, stuff or stir-fry.
Broccoli is a member of the brassica family, which also includes cabbage, mustard, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi and cauliflower. Broccoli leaves are very similar in appearance to those of other brassicas.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Broccoli Leaves. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Broccoli leaves can be sometimes found at your local farmers market in spring.
Current Facts
Broccoli leaves should be harvested while still young and tender, as they become tough and increasingly bitter with time.
Description/Taste
Broccoli leaves are harvested from the broccoli plant itself. Color and shape vary slightly with each variety. Broccoli leaves are a dark, blue-green with, purple and grey hightlights. They have a thick stem running throughout each large leaf, which is usually 4-5 inches wide and 6-7 inches long. Similar in appearance to collard greens, broccoli leaves have a distinct, mily broccoli flavor.
Nutritional Value
Broccoli leaves are very low in calories, and very high in vitamins A and C.
Applications
Prepare as you would collard greens, cabbage, or leafy kale. Steam, braise, sautee, stuff or stir-fry.
Geography/History
Broccoli is a member of the brassica family, which also includes cabbage, mustard, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi and cauliflower. Broccoli leaves are very similar in appearance to those of other brassicas.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Broccoli Leaves. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Arielle Clementine |
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Lemony Braised Broccoli Leaves and Stalk |
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Funny Farm Stuffed Broccoli Leaves |
