Category:Broccoli

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About Broccoli
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Broccoli is a plant of the Cabbage family, Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae). It is classified as the Italica Cultivar Group of the species Brassica oleracea. Other cultivar groups of Brassica oleracea include cabbage (Capitata Group), cauliflower (Botrytis Group), kale and collard greens (Acephala Group), kohlrabi (Gongylodes Group), and Brussels sprouts (Gemmifera Group). The Chinese broccoli (Alboglabra Group) is also a cultivar group of Brassica oleracea.

Common varieties are Calabrese and purple sprouting broccoli.

Broccoli possesses abundant fleshy green flower heads arranged in a tree-like fashion on branches sprouting from a thick, edible stalk. The large mass of flower heads is surrounded by leaves. Broccoli most closely resembles its close relative cauliflower, but is green rather than white.

Broccoli is a cool-weather crop that does poorly in hot summer weather. It is usually boiled or steamed, but may be eaten raw and has become popular as a raw vegetable in hors-d'oeuvre trays. Broccoli is high in vitamin C and soluble fiber. Broccoli also contains the compound glucoraphanin, leading to an anticancer compound sulforaphane.

The word broccoli comes from the Latin brachium and Italian brocco meaning "arm", or "branch". Broccoli is often referred to as a "cruciferous" vegetable. The Brassicaceae family (also known as the mustard or cabbage family) was formerly called the Cruciferae family, due to the fact that these plants often have four petals which can look like crosses.

Buying Broccoli
Choose a head that has compact, firm clusters.

When shopping for Broccoli for a particular recipe. It is best to know which variation of Broccoli to use. Here are some basic cuts found in markets.

Broccoli Variations

 * Romanesco Broccoli

Preparing Broccoli

 * Chopping Broccoli

Cooking Broccoli

 * Stir-frying Broccoli
 * Steaming Broccoli
 * Boiling Broccoli
 * Pan-Frying Broccoli
 * Roasting Broccoli
 * Stewing Broccoli

Storing Broccoli
Store broccoli in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. Use it within five days for best results.

Broccoli Nutrition

 * Broccoli Nutrient Charts

Broccoli Nutritional Research

 * Broccoli and Cancer Protection
 * Broccoli Sprouts Provide Protection against Stomach Cancer
 * Help for Sun-Damaged Skin
 * Broccoli - A Cardio-Protective Vegetable
 * Broccoli and Cataract Prevention
 * Broccoli - Protection Against Ulcers
 * Broccoli - An Immune System Booster
 * Broccoli - A Birth Defect Fighter
 * Broccoli - Protection against Rheumatoid Arthritis

Broccoli Recipes
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Broccoli Related Recipes

 * Vegetable Recipes