How is tenderstem broccoli different from regular broccoli?

It is a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale, with long thin stems and loose small florets. The whole stem is tender and edible, so there is almost no trimming waste.

How should I cook it?

Steam, blanch or stir-fry it for about three to four minutes, or roast it until the stems are just tender. It needs less time than regular broccoli heads.

Yes. The stems are the point of the vegetable and are tender enough to eat whole. Trim only the very dry base if needed.

How should I store it?

Keep it in the refrigerator, ideally in a bag or container, and use it within a few days. Thin stems lose firmness faster than broccoli heads.

It is a brassica vegetable, so it provides fiber, vitamin C and folate like other broccoli. Cooking methods that limit water and time preserve more of the water-soluble vitamins.