Best Pickled Broccoli Stems Recipes

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PICKLED BROCCOLI STEMS



Pickled Broccoli Stems image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h55m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Stems from 1 bunch broccoli
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pickling spice
1 bay leaf
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Peel the broccoli stems and slice them into 1/2-inch-thick coins (or oddball shapes--just keep them all about the same size). Blanch them in the boiling water until fork-tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Cool them in ice water; drain.
  • Bring the vinegar, salt, sugar, pickling spice, bay leaf, lemon zest and juice and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour over the broccoli and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

PICKLED BROCCOLI STEMS



Pickled Broccoli Stems image

Kids and adults love these crunchy, garlicky pickles. One of my signature dishes, these are always on my coffee table for dinner guests to snack on because my son eats broccoli several times a week, and this is the perfect destination for the stems. If you buy your broccoli with the stems attached (as opposed to the crowns only), you'll now feel like you're getting a lot for your money.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 or 4 broccoli stems (from one bunch)
1/2 teaspoon salt, preferably kosher salt
1 medium size garlic clove, minced or pureed
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Peel the broccoli stems and cut, either crosswise into 1/4 inch thick medallions, or lengthwise in 1/4 inch thick slices (as pictured above) Place in a jar, add the salt, cover tightly and shake the jar to toss the stems with the salt. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Drain the water that has accumulated in the jar. Add the garlic, vinegar, and olive oil and toss together. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 149, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 231 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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