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What can I do with the green part of cauliflower?
Here are a few ways to use up your cauliflower and broccoli stalks and leaves.
- Roasted. You can roast peeled stems cut into 1-2 inch sections right along with the plant’s florets.
- Stir-Fried. There are very few vegetables that don’t go well in a stir-fry.
- Slaw.
- Soup.
- Mac and Cheese.
- Pickled.
- Rice It.
- Braise.
Are cauliflower leaves healthy?
Cauliflower belongs to the Brassicaceae or cruciferous family, and their leaves are a good source of dietary fiber, iron, essential fatty acids, potassium, calcium, beta-carotenes, folic acid and antioxidants.
What do cauliflower greens taste like?
Cauliflower leaves are actually really tasty when roasted until crispy with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. The stalks taste a bit like actual cauliflower, but the leafy parts taste kind of like that crispy fried “seaweed” that you get from Chinese takeaways.
Can you eat cauliflower leaves and stems?
Yes! Cauliflower stems (and leaves) are totally edible. Try adding them to stocks, soups or even grating and using for coleslaw or salads. To prepare, we usually peel the outer “skin” of the stem and discard since that can be a bit tough, but after that, everything is completely tasty!
Are broccoli and cauliflower leaves edible?
I harvest about one large leaf per person. They don’t cook down as much as spinach so you won’t need to harvest as much. We like to use olive oil and add onion, grated carrots and tomatoes to the pan. And then saute for about 3-5 minutes.
Can you eat the green stalks of cauliflower?
Is green cauliflower healthier than white?
Colored Cauliflower is available in green (also known as Broccoflower), purple and orange varieties. Although it may look different than the popular white cauliflower, the taste is just the same: mild, sweet and nutty. The orange and purple cauliflower are higher in antioxidants than regular white cauliflower.
Can dogs eat cauliflower leaves?
Cauliflower leaves and stems are also very safe for dogs and people. Some people prefer cooking and eating these parts of the plant over the cauliflower head itself. Again, large quantities may cause a bit of a tummy upset, but if fed a reasonable amounts as part of a balanced diet, there should be no problem.
Why is cauliflower unhealthy?
Like all cruciferous veggies (like broccoli and Brussels sprouts), cauliflower contains the complex sugar raffinose. This sugar is tough for the human body to break down, and in turn, it travels to the large intestine undigested where bacteria ferment it—leading to possible gas and bloat.