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aspiration; baby broccoli

What is it?

The new thin-stemmed broccolini is a cross between conventional and Chinese broccoli with a flavor reminiscent of both. Broccolini is sometimes marketed as aspiration (or asparation), but it isn’t related to asparagus. It has a slightly more peppery flavor than regular broccoli, but is not as strong as broccoli raab. It’s especially good in stir-fries.

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broccoli; Chinese broccoli

How to choose:

When buying, look for deep, bright-green color, crisp stems, and fresh leaves, with no sign of wilting or yellowing.

How to prep:

Trim the very bottoms of the stems, but do use the tender stems, peeling them lightly if they seem tough.

How to store:

Store refrigerated in the crisper drawer for up to four days.

Recipes

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  西兰花and Burrata Crostini

  Tender broccolini meets mellow, creamy burrata in this easy hors d'oeuvre.

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  Tuscan Grain Bowl with Grilled Chicken and Broccolini

  A quick pesto-like sauce brings this bowl together and adds summery flavor. Crisp garlic slivers are a fun crunchy element.

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  Sake, Garlic, and Ginger Chicken with Broccolini

  无骨的鸡大腿可以享用甜，咸和牙龈的口味。清酒，一种日本米酒，可以平衡大蒜和酱油的大胆味道和其微妙的咸味香料。

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  Sausage and Charred Broccolini Pizza

  Charring broccolini on the grill gives it a sweetness that complements the cheese and the hot chiles. A little heavy cream adds moisture and keeps the heat in check.

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  Seared Broccolini with Bacon and Parmigiano

  西兰花has a crisp, thin stem, small florets, and flavor notes of asparagus and broccoli. Here, it’s steamed until tender and then pan-seared for a lightly charred flavor that’s complemented…

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  Eggplant, Scallop, and Broccolini Stir-Fry

  A cross between broccoli and Chinese kale, Broccolini has a sweet, slightly peppery flavor. Here, it provides a crisp-tender contrast to the eggplant and scallops. A ginger-chile sauce adds spicy…

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  Orzo Salad with Grilled Broccolini and Sausage

  This light main course uses cooked chicken sausages (widely available at supermarkets or big-box stores) to pull together a quick weeknight one-dish meal. Though it works with most any flavor of…

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  西兰花with Olives and Capers

  西兰花is a more delicate version of its larger cousin, broccoli (which is just fine to use in this recipe if you can’t find broccolini). The entire stalk is edible,…

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  西兰花with Kalamata Dressing

  橄榄酱在芦笋，胡萝卜和布鲁塞尔芽菜上也很美味。