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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. BROCCOLINI. BROCCOLINI. Is a hybrid vegetable that was first developed in 1993 in Japan Although broccolini is sometimes called "baby broccoli," it is NOT really an immature version of regular broccoli
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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables BROCCOLINI
BROCCOLINI • Is a hybrid vegetable that was first developed in 1993 in Japan • Although broccolini is sometimes called "baby broccoli," it is NOT really an immature version of regular broccoli • It is a cross between broccoli and gai-lan, or Chinese broccoli. Gai-lan + Broccoli = Broccolini
BROCCOLINI … has • Long tender stalks • Small florets • A subtle sweet flavor with a peppery kick
BROCCOLINI May Be Served SOUP PASTA SAUTEED RAW
BROCCOLINI Nutritional Value • Vitamin C Boosts our immune systems • Vitamin A Gives clear eyesight and healthy eyes • Iron Enables red blood cells in the body to • transport oxygen
Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables BROCCOLINI