PEAK SEASON  Fall-Winter

RELATIVES Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi

PREP  Trim off broccoli florets, then slice straight through the broccoli stem as close to the crown as you can get and florets should fall off

STORE  Mist broccoli heads and wrap loosely in damp paper towels, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Do not store broccoli in a sealed container or plastic bag.

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Cooking Methods

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‍BOIL  ‍

In a large pot of salted water, boil broccoli florets for 2-4 minutes until tender

ROAST

‍Heat oven to 450°F and roast broccoli on baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until crispy and tender

SAUTÉ  

‍On a medium-heat stove top, sauté broccoli in olive oil or butter for 5-8 minutes until lightly charred

STEAM  

‍Place broccoli florets in steamer basket for 4-7 minutes until tender

STIR FRY  

‍Bring wok or pan to high heat and toss small broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until tender and lightly charred

Complimentary Ingredients

Ingredients in bold are the most commonly paired with broccoli

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HERBS 

basil, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley (flat leaf), tarragon, thyme

PRODUCE

carrots, cauliflower, chickpeas, garlic, olives, scallions, shallots, white beans

SALT

anchovies, capers, cheese (cheddar, feta, goat, mozzarella, parmesan, swiss)

ACID 

lemon juice, vinaigrette, vinegar (balsamic, red wine), salt

SPICE 

caraway seeds, chile peppers (green), coriander, ginger, red pepper flakes

FAT 

butter, cream, oil (olive, peanut, sesame)

TEXTURE 

almonds, bread crumbs

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Common Flavor Combinations

broccoli + anchovies + capers + red pepper flakes + garlic + olives

broccoli + anchovies + lemon

broccoli + garlic + lemon juice + olive oil

broccoli + garlic + tarragon