Our take on the Broccoli 500g

Fresh broccoli in a 500 g pack is a staple green vegetable, sold as a single head or a small bunch. It is versatile: steam it, roast it, stir-fry it or eat it raw with dip. Compared with frozen broccoli, fresh has a firmer bite and brighter color but a shorter shelf life, so plan to cook it within a few days. It suits anyone building vegetables into everyday meals.

Best forEveryday home cookingRoasting and stir-friesMeal prep and side dishesShoppers who prefer fresh over frozen

Pros

Firm texture and bright color when cooked briefly
Works steamed, roasted, stir-fried or raw
Good source of vitamin C, vitamin K and fiber
One 500 g pack covers several side servings

Cons

Perishable; quality drops within days of purchase
Stalks and leaves add weight some cooks trim off

Questions and answers

How should I store fresh broccoli?

Keep it unwashed in a loosely open bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Use it within about three to five days; the cut ends dry out first.

Is fresh broccoli better than frozen?

Fresh gives a firmer bite and brighter color when cooked quickly. Frozen is picked and frozen at peak freshness and keeps far longer, so it is a good backup.

Can I eat the stalk?

Yes. Peel the tough outer layer and slice the stalk; it cooks a little slower than the florets, so give it a head start.

How much does 500 g make?

Roughly two to four side servings, depending on how much stalk you trim and whether it is the only vegetable.

What is the best way to cook it?

Steam or blanch briefly for a crisp-tender bite, or roast at high heat for browned edges. Short cooking keeps the color and texture.

Where is the Broccoli 500g cheapest?

At The Online Greengrocer, for $2.13, as of our latest check.

Broccoli 500g

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Our take on the Broccoli 500g

Best forEveryday home cookingRoasting and stir-friesMeal prep and side dishesShoppers who prefer fresh over frozen

Pros

Firm texture and bright color when cooked briefly
Works steamed, roasted, stir-fried or raw
Good source of vitamin C, vitamin K and fiber
One 500 g pack covers several side servings

Cons

Perishable; quality drops within days of purchase
Stalks and leaves add weight some cooks trim off

Broccoli 500g prices at every store

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$2.13Checked Nov 12
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About the Broccoli 500g

Fresh broccoli in a 500 g pack. It can be added to meals.

Weight: 500 g
Type: Fresh broccoli

Questions and answers

How should I store fresh broccoli?: Keep it unwashed in a loosely open bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Use it within about three to five days; the cut ends dry out first.
Is fresh broccoli better than frozen?: Fresh gives a firmer bite and brighter color when cooked quickly. Frozen is picked and frozen at peak freshness and keeps far longer, so it is a good backup.
Can I eat the stalk?: Yes. Peel the tough outer layer and slice the stalk; it cooks a little slower than the florets, so give it a head start.
How much does 500 g make?: Roughly two to four side servings, depending on how much stalk you trim and whether it is the only vegetable.
What is the best way to cook it?: Steam or blanch briefly for a crisp-tender bite, or roast at high heat for browned edges. Short cooking keeps the color and texture.
Where is the Broccoli 500g cheapest?: At The Online Greengrocer, for $2.13, as of our latest check.