Produce Briefs...
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Broccoli leaves are grown at Sage Mountain farms, as well as other specialty growers, and are available during 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.
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Seasons/Availability
Broccoli leaves are grown at Sage Mountain farms, as well as other specialty growers, and are available during 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.| The Funny Farm |
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Funny Farm Stuffed Broccoli Leaves |
| Arielle Clementine |
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Lemony Braised Broccoli Leaves and Stalk |
