Eat Your Vegetables: Romanesco Broccoli
I saw this across the aisle at Whole Foods and had to have it:
Whole Foods advertised it as “Italian broccoli,” but Wikipedia identified it as Romanesco Broccoli. It’s a variant form of cauliflower that’s high in vitamin C, fiber, and carotenoids. On the scale of flavor with broccoli on one end and cauliflower at the other, it’s in the middle — kind of mild broccoli.
I steamed it in the microwave ’til it was just tender, then sautéed it with some Pam spray and garlic. It turned into a delicious dinner when I tossed it with sliced black olives, faux Italian sausage (ground turkey mixed with Penzeys Italian Sausage Seasoning), and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.
My recommendation: Try some Romanesco Broccoli!
Learn more about this crazy vegetable:
Fractal Food: Self-Similarity on the Supermarket Shelf
Alien Fractals or Broccoli’s Cousin? – includes recipes!
And check out this wacky fractal pineapple.
Tags: broccoli, dino-chow, paleo
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