Learn how to prep this tasty cruciferous vegetable.
Broccoliyou either love it … or love to push it to the side of your plate.
Learn how to cut broccoli and get step-by-step photos, so you could enjoy this tasty cruciferous vegetable.
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How to Cut Broccoli
Step 1.
Using a chef’s knife, cut off the stalk of the broccoli and trim any leaves.
Some people prefer to just eat the florets of the broccoli and throw out the stalk.
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However, the florets, stems and stalk are all edible and can be used in a recipe.
Step 2.
Cut the crown into individual florets.
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Step 3.
Cut the florets in half, if desired.
The key is to have florets that are the same size, so they cook evenly.
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This variety of broccoli has a slightly bitter flavor similar to broccoli rabe.
Broccolini is a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese broccoli and has a more delicate flavor than broccoli.
These bright green stalks are topped with loose bouquets of buds and have a crisp, smooth texture.
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Both Chinese broccoli and broccolini are super-easy to prep with just one quick step.
Step 1.
Trim off the ends of the stalks.
