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Broccoli Raab

Broccoli Raab
Receiving Inspecting:

Select firm, freshly-colored, small-stemmed broccoli raab with relatively few buds and open flowers. Avoid wilted or yellowed leaves or stems.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 34-36° F/1-2° C
  • 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
10 to 14 days.
Troubleshooting:

Holding broccoli raab for long periods of time may result in discoloration, loss of buds, or general softening of the product.

Exposure to ethylene gas can cause yellow bud clusters and loss of buds. For best quality, keep broccoli raab away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.

Usage Ideas:

  • Sauté broccoli raab with garlic and Italian sausage; serve with polenta.
  • Add sautéed broccoli raab, sliced onions, and saffron to eggs and cream; bake until firm; cut into squares.

Seasonality:

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Flavor Profile

Sharp, bitter grass flavors with hints of pepper.

Texture Profile

Crunchy, sturdy branches with leafy tops.

Pairings

Pair with eggs, garlic, polenta, saffron, and sausage.

Substitution Suggestions

Broccoli, Gai Lan (Chinese broccoli).

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup broccoli raab (40g) grams
Calories 10
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 15g1%
Total Carbohydrate 1g0%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 0.86mg4%
Potassium 80mg2%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.