Fresh Broccoli (1pc)

Highly nutritious vegetable praised for its health benefits.

Nutritional Benefits:

• High in dietary fiber, aids digestion, and promotes fullness.
• Contains antioxidants like sulforaphane, which may help protect against certain cancers.
• Linked to reduced inflammation and improved heart health.

Cooking Tips:

• To retain maximum nutritional value; avoid overcooking.
• Can be steamed, boiled, roasted, baked, fried, or sautéed.

Culinary Uses:

• Chopped into salads, slaws, or served with dips.
• Battered and fried, mixed into grain bowls, pasta, stir-fried, steamed as a side, pureed into soups, or baked into quiches.
• Can be used in any preparation; peel for a more tender texture.
• Edible, similar to kale or Swiss chard but may be bitter.

Pairings:

• Complements zucchini, cauliflower, bell peppers, mushrooms, roasted meats (poultry, turkey, beef), fish, sauces (oyster, soy, creamy dressings, vinaigrettes), and cheeses (parmesan, cheddar, feta, goat).

Storage:

• When unwashed, raw: Keeps for 4 to 7 days in the refrigerator.
• When cooked: Keeps for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
• When Frozen: Can be stored for 6 to 8 months.