Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, chromium and folate, and a very good source of dietary fiber, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus and choline.
How to Select Broccoli:
Look for broccoli stalks about 4 – 6 inches wide, with tight heads and a rounded dome.
Tops should be deep green, tightly closed buds and have stalks that are crisp.
Avoid broccoli that is limp or rubbery.
How to Store Broccoli:
Wrap unwashed broccoli in plastic wrap or in a plastic bag. Store in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator up to 5-7 days.
How to Prepare Broccoli:
Wash broccoli before preparing.
Broccoli can be roasted whole or cut into pieces for sauteeing, steaming, roasting, cooking or eating raw.
Fun Facts About Broccoli:
The word broccoli is derived from the Italian word broccolo, meaning the flowering top of a cabbage. Thomas Jefferson imported broccoli seeds from Italy to plant at Monticello.
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