Broccoli Facts

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Broccoli facts and general information about broccoli

Broccoli is Available:

Available year round but their true season is fall to early spring

How does Broccoli Grow:

Broccoli grows from a seed planted in the garden.

What to Look for When Buying Broccoli:

Broccoli should be dark green with no yellowish or purple color.

Broccoli Storage Tips:

Store in your refrigerator

How to Cook Broccoli:

Eat chopped in salads, soups, stir fry, sautéed, in casseroles, boiled, steamed or eat as is. Try steaming your broccoli for more nutrition.

Broccoli Nutrition Facts:

Broccoli is high in Vitamin C, beta carotene and Vitamin A. One serving size is 1 cup.

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Broccoli Recipes

Broccoli and Rice Soup

1 Package of Rice-a-Roni
5 Cups water
1/2 package of fat free cream cheese
1 Can Healthy Request cream of chicken soup
Large head of broccoli chopped
sliced almonds for topping
In saucepan have adult add rice-a-roni and seasoning packet to water. Simmer 8-10 minutes. Add chopped broccoli and cook until tender. In separate bowl have child mix soup and cream cheese together. Add to pan and stir until melted.

Broccoli Balls

1 pkg. frozen broccoli
1 Cup bread crumbs
1 Cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 eggs

Cook and drain broccoli. Chop or cut broccoli into small pieces. In a bowl, blend bread crumbs, cheddar cheese and eggs together. Stir in chopped broccoli.

Roll a small amount of broccoli mixture into a ball and place on a greased cookie sheet or baking pan. Continue with remaining broccoli mixture. Bake broccoli balls in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes. Flip balls and bake another 10 minutes.

Kids Cooking Video: Microwave Broccoli and Cheese

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