Broccoli is ready to please. Steam it or stir-fry it roast it or boil it bake it in casseroles or simply eat it raw — broccoli will reward you no matter the method. Here's how to cook broccoli.
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Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes and has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He enjoys creating content that informs entertains and helps busy home cooks put nutritious meals on the table for their families.
Did you know you can eat more than just the trendy florets of broccoli? Oh yeah. Don’t throw away the stalks. Just quickly peel the rough woody parts with a vegetable peeler. Then keep peeling the soft parts of the stalks and use them raw for salads. Or cut the stalks into small pieces and stir-fry or roast them in a little oil. And the leaves? Oh yeah you can eat those too. For recipe inspiration check out our collection of broccoli recipes including recipes for fresh broccoli and frozen broccoli.
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is a member of the cabbage family. It comes in a number of varieties the most common of which is Calabrian broccoli with its large flower heads and sturdy coarse stems. Calabrian broccoli is usually what we think of when we think "broccoli." Look for purple varieties; you can sometimes find them in stores and at farmers markets.
