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FromShrimp & Broccoli Stir-FrytoBroccoli Salad with Bacon, there are endless ways to prepare this healthy vegetable. Whether you keep it raw or cook it, broccoli has somegreat health benefitsincluding boosting brain health, fighting inflammation and more. Before you can enjoy this cruciferous vegetable, learn what to look for when buying broccoli. Then, learn how to store broccoli to make the most of this tasty vegetable.
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What to Look for When Buying Broccoli
Whether you’re at the grocery store or your local farmers' market, there are a few things to keep in mind when buying broccoli. First, broccoli is either sold as a crown (the top of the head only) or with several inches of stalk attached (often labeled as a broccoli bunch). You can also buy loose broccoli florets. Choose brightly colored broccoli with no yellow or brown spots, with tightly closed flower buds. Be sure to check the cut ends of the stalks. They should be fresh and moist, not cracked or dried out. Broccoli is available year-round, but it is at its peak from mid-fall to mid-spring, though of course this will vary based on where you live.
How to Store Broccoli in the Fridge
Fresh broccoli should be stored in a loosely closed or perforated plastic bag. Broccoli needs air circulation to stay fresh, so avoid sealing or knotting the bag. In addition, you should not wash your broccoli before storing it, as wet broccoli could turn mushy or lead to mold growth (however, you should wash your broccoli once you’re ready to use it). When stored properly, broccoli can last three to five days in the fridge.
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Whether you opt for the fridge or freezer, it’s easy to store broccoli. And when you’re ready to cook, broccoli can be used in tasty recipes likeBroccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate Salad,Air-Fryer Broccoli & Cheese Baked Potatoesand more.
Lisa Kingsley
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