Broccoli

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PURCHASE

When choosing broccoli at the store, choose broccoli with firm stalks and tight florets. Broccoli with dried or browning stems should be avoided.

    KEEP

    Broccoli should be stored in an open or loose plastic bag and should only be washed prior to use. Properly stored broccoli can last upwards of a week.

      PREPARE

      Wash broccoli just before use. Depending on your preferences, you can cut the stem off and toss it or keep it for use. Broccoli can be served raw, steamed, roasted, or sauteed.

        RECIPE

        Beef and Broccoli

        6 cups Broccoli (chopped)

        1 Bell pepper (chopped)

        1 pound Ground beef

        ¾ teaspoon Ground ginger

        5 cloved-garlic (minced)

        2 tablespoons Honey

        2 tablespoons Ketchup

        ½ teaspoon Hot sauce

        ¼ cup Soy sauce

        ½ cup Bunch green onions (diced, optional)

        1. Sauté broccoli and bell pepper until tender in a large frying pan.
        2. Remove vegetables from pan, cook ground beef, ginger, and garlic in a little bit of oil.
        3. Mix together sauces with honey, ketchup, hot sauce, soy sauce, and ground pepper.
        4. Add sauce to beef and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
        5. Add vegetables back to beef and sprinkle with green onions.


        View this recipe and more like it at USDA's Seasonal Produce Guide - broccoli.