Today I give you my 8 tips for cooking broccoli stalks without spoiling them.
Because we often wonder if the broccoli stalk is edible.
Well, the answer is yes!
We can do delicious things with this part which seems a little hard.
It would still be a shame to throw away that part of the broccoli, wouldn't it?
Once you've cut the trunk of the broccoli and removed the tougher parts, it's time to cook the broccoli stalk.
Here are 8 amazing ways to use broccoli stalks in the kitchen and thus eat everything, even the stalk. Watch:
Cut the stem of the broccoli into small cubes and steam it.
Do not hesitate to leave them a little longer so that the flesh is as tender as the rest.
The small cubes of steamed broccoli are perfect in a vegetarian quiche, a vegetable salad or a savory tart.
Once boiled or steamed, blend the broccoli stalks.
Serve them mashed with a little cheese, cream or spices.
It is delicious with a good fish.
Or incorporate the puree into a vegetable quiche or a savory flan.
It's probably the first thing you think of when eating leftover vegetables.
And it's true that the trunk and stems of broccoli lend themselves very well to it.
And you can combine it with any other vegetable.
Tip:add cubes of broccoli stalks at the end of cooking the vegetable soup to add a little "crunch".
Grate the broccoli stalks to put them in your salads with tomatoes, carrots or celery.
You can also cook them julienned to accompany your fish or grilled meats.
Test it and let me know!
The wok broccoli stalk, not bad, right?
Cut the broccoli stalks into strips and fry them in a wok with a little soy sauce.
Combine the broccoli with other vegetables such as carrot or bell pepper and some diced chicken.
You get a tasty Asian skillet to devour with friends.
Yes, you can also eat broccoli raw!
It may seem hard to believe, but it's very good.
To make it easy to digest, cut the broccoli stalks into thin strips and serve them as an aperitif.
With a good salsa, mayo or béarnaise sauce, these raw vegetables will be a hit!
By cutting very thin slices of broccoli, you can make a nice carpaccio to serve to your guests.
Combine broccoli with other vegetables or slices of cold cuts for an original starter.
Cut the stem of the broccoli into small pieces and cook them in water, seasoning them.
Then, brown the cooked pieces with onions, garlic and herbs.
Mix everything to obtain a kind of broccoli pesto. Add pine nuts if desired.
Serve with a good dish of al dente pasta.
