Our take on the Broccoli Each

Broccoli is a fresh green vegetable sold as a single head, a staple for roasting, steaming, stir-fries and soups. It brings fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K to a meal, and its tight florets and firm stalk are what shoppers judge it on. Compared with other fresh vegetables, it is versatile and filling but needs to be used within days, and quality varies by head.

Best forEveryday home cookingRoasting and stir-friesMeal prep and soupsShoppers adding more vegetables to their diet

Pros

Versatile: roasts, steams, stir-fries or goes into soup
Good source of fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K
Firm stalk and florets hold up to cooking
Works as a side or a main ingredient

Cons

Perishable; best used within a few days
Quality varies from head to head

Questions and answers

How should I store broccoli to keep it fresh?

Keep it unwashed in a loosely open bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer and use it within a few days. Washing before storage speeds spoilage.

Can I eat the stalk?

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

How do I tell if a head is fresh?

Look for tight, dark green florets and a firm stalk. Yellowing florets, a soft stalk or a strong smell mean it is past its best.

What is the best way to cook it?

Roast at high heat with oil for browned edges, or steam briefly for a crisp-tender result. Overcooking turns it soft and sulfurous.

Can I freeze broccoli?

Yes, but blanch it in boiling water for a couple of minutes and cool it first. Frozen broccoli softens, so it suits soups and bakes more than fresh salads.

Where is the Broccoli Each cheapest?

At Russo's Produce, for $1.80, as of our latest check.

Broccoli Each

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Last seen at $1.80 at Russo's Produce on Nov 12.

Our take on the Broccoli Each

Best forEveryday home cookingRoasting and stir-friesMeal prep and soupsShoppers adding more vegetables to their diet

Pros

Versatile: roasts, steams, stir-fries or goes into soup
Good source of fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K
Firm stalk and florets hold up to cooking
Works as a side or a main ingredient

Cons

Perishable; best used within a few days
Quality varies from head to head

Broccoli Each prices at every store

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$1.80Checked Nov 12
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About the Broccoli Each

Fresh broccoli, sold by the each. It can be added to meals.

Sold as: Each
Type: Fresh broccoli

Questions and answers

How should I store broccoli to keep it fresh?: Keep it unwashed in a loosely open bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer and use it within a few days. Washing before storage speeds spoilage.
Can I eat the stalk?: Yes. Peel the tough outer layer and slice or chop the stalk; it cooks a little slower than the florets, so give it a head start.
How do I tell if a head is fresh?: Look for tight, dark green florets and a firm stalk. Yellowing florets, a soft stalk or a strong smell mean it is past its best.
What is the best way to cook it?: Roast at high heat with oil for browned edges, or steam briefly for a crisp-tender result. Overcooking turns it soft and sulfurous.
Can I freeze broccoli?: Yes, but blanch it in boiling water for a couple of minutes and cool it first. Frozen broccoli softens, so it suits soups and bakes more than fresh salads.
Where is the Broccoli Each cheapest?: At Russo's Produce, for $1.80, as of our latest check.