No matter how hard I try to stagger my crop of broccoli, they all seem to come ready at the same time so it is good to have a good selection of different recipes for using them. Sometimes even that isn’t enough and they have to go in the freezer. Either way, this Peanut Broccoli Salad is a great recipe to have on hand for the summer. 2 large heads (about 750g in total) broccoli (better fresh but can be frozen) 200g podded frozen edamame or broad beans 2 tbsp peanut butter 2 tsp … [Read more...]
Asian Prawn & Broccoli Bites
No matter how much I spread out my planting of broccoli, they all seem to come at once over the winter so it is good to have a range of tasty recipes ready to use them. These Asian Prawn & Broccoli Bites are great for nibbles for guests or a light meal, and they freeze well too. You can make them without the prawns for a vegetarian option. 1 head broccoli, cut into small pieces - you can use the stems as well as the florets 2 spring onions, chopped 12 large prawns, … [Read more...]
Growing Broccoli
Broccoli is a Superfood. It is one of the most widely researched members of the brassica family (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts) and is renowned for its health giving properties. Broccoli is known to have a protective effect against cancer. It also contains a wide range of phytochemicals which protect against many chronic diseases. Broccoli is also a good source of beta carotene, vitamin C, folate and fibre. Broccoli is a wonderful vegetable to grow in the winter - it … [Read more...]