Vegetable profile

Broccoli

3 recipes · 5 months in season

When is Broccoli in season?

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Broccoli, January, February, March, November, December — in season. Eating in season means both more flavour and more nutrition.

Broccoli recipes

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Vitamin CVitamin KFolateFiber
Calories≈ 34 kcal / 100 g (çiğ)
Portion1 serving ≈ 90 g (a handful of florets)
Season5 months
recipes3

“Broccoli holds its crunch after a quick blanch, bringing a vivid green to the winter table.”

Nutrition

A fiber-rich vegetable, high in vitamin C, vitamin K and folate. Also contains small amounts of beta-carotene and vitamin B1.

Source: Sebze Meyve Takvimi

In the kitchen

How do you store Broccoli?

Store unwashed in an open bag in the fridge; freshest within a few days.

What should you look for when buying Broccoli?

Choose florets that are dark green and tight; avoid ones that have begun to yellow or loosen.

What goes well with Broccoli?

Eat broccoli with a little olive oil — vitamin K is fat-soluble, so pairing it with some fat helps absorption.

How do you grow Broccoli at home?

SeasonCool climate (brassica family)
SowingPlanted as seedlings
WhereGarden/field

Source: Bahçe Tarımı I, Anadolu Ü.

This information is for general guidance only and is not medical or dietary advice. Consult a dietitian or doctor for your individual needs.

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