Recipe - About Broccolini Or Baby Broccoli

size: 82 grams, about
6stalks, or almost 3oz; about 1cup if chopped. EACH SERVING:
35cals; 0 total fat; 6g carb (1g fiber); 3g protein; 25mg sodium;
270mg potassium; 60mg calcium; 0.7mg iron; 78mg Vit C; 1500IU Vit A.

Sold by the bunch: 2.5 servings per bunch: 7.25 ounces (about $4.00
per pound).

DESCRIPTION Broccolini has a sweet, delicate flavor with a subtle,
peppery "edge", and the flavor is milder and sweeter when cooked. It
is completely edible, from flower to stem, and it's texture is less
fibrous than either broccoli or asparagus.

PREPARATION The stem does not need to be peeled before being eaten.
This is a strikingly versatile vegetable with an endless range of
culinary possibilities and its elegant, slim stems and attractive
flower add a sophisticated beauty to any meal presentation.

STORAGE Broccolini will stay fresher if kept clean and cold. Place
vegetables in your refrigerator crisper. Set humidity control to
"high".

COOKING: Blanch In shallow pan, bring 2 cups of water to boil and
add Broccolini. Let boil for 1 to 2 minutes until Broccolini turns
bright green; drain. Rinse immediately with cold water to stop the
cooking process.

Boil in plenty of salted water for about 4 minutes. Drain and serve at
once.

Saute with olive oil, yellow onions, and capers for an accompaniment
to meat or seafood

Microwave Rinse Broccolini and place in a microwaveable bowl, cover.
Microwave on "high" for 36 minutes

Grill First blanch Broccolini: drain. Brush with favorite seasoning
and place on Grill. Tip: Wrap the flower in foil to prevent charring.

Steam In a steamer, bring water to boil, add Broccolini. Steam until
Broccolini is tender, yet still crisp.

Stirfry Broccolini with a selection of other fresh vegetables, and
add a ginger soy sauce for a light meal

Add to: Couscous dishes, pastas, soups, tapas, chilled crudites,
vegetable chilis, stews, quiches, macaroni and cheese, casseroles,
creps, salads and quick breads.

Dip the Broccolini in a flour and beer batter and deepfry for a
crunchy appetizer

(TM) Broccolini is a trademark of Mann Packing Co at www.broccoli.com

NOTES : If you’re looking for something new and unusual, try
broccolini! It’s a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale. You’ll
find it’s more tender than broccoli, so you can even eat the stalks.

Recipe by: Mann's Sunny Shores, Salinas, CA

Posted to EATLF Digest by "Ellen Pickett" ellen@qnetix.ca on Feb 4,
1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.