Broccoli is a nutritious vegetable in the cabbage family packed with Fibre, Vitamin C, and Iron! Broccoli has 2 distinct parts - its green florets and its harder stem.
Did you know you can eat raw broccoli? Yep, you read that right! Broccoli is a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways; for example, it can be served as a delicious base for salads!
When you pick a broccoli, get a good one!
- Signs to look out for in a fresh broccoli include, a bright, uniform green colour on the broccoli's florets.
- Examples of signs of when a broccoli is starting to spoil include, has yellow or brown spots or the broccoli looks mushy.
- Fuzzy white or black patches indicate mould growth on a broccoli.
How to store your broccoli to keep it fresh
- Before storing your broccoli, make sure it is completely dry - if damp, the excess moisture may encourage mould growth.
- When stored, broccoli like having room to breathe, so best to keep your broccoli in a loose or open plastic bag.
- If your broccoli is still damp once it has been placed in a bag, you can place paper towels in the bag to soak up the excess moisture.
- It's best to store your broccoli in the crisper drawer or at the back of your refrigerator.
- Both raw and cooked broccoli will last for 2-5 days in the fridge when stored properly.
- Blanched broccoli will last for 10-12 months in the freezer.
How do I clean/prep broccoli?
- Wash the broccoli under running water, then pat dry.
- Remove any leaves or tough skin on the stalks.
- Cut the florets from the broccoli stem.
- TOP TIP: Don't discard the florets as they can be used in delicious recipes, as shown below!
