A ‘genius’ broccoli hack has been revealed that not only makes eating your greens easier but also ensures you’re getting the most out of this nutritious vegetable.
Broccoli, a staple in many a Sunday roast, is a budget-friendly veggie packed with health benefits.
Just 100g provides a whopping 148% of your daily Vitamin C needs and 10% of your Vitamin B6, not to mention it’s high in fibre and low in fat – perfect for those looking to lose a few pounds.
However, if you’ve been discarding the stem before boiling your broccoli, you’ve been doing it all wrong, according to My Real Food on TikTok.
The account, which boasts over 38,000 followers thanks to its ‘healthy recipes’ and food hacks, advises keeping the stalk intact when boiling broccoli.
The video explains: “All you need to do is submerge the head of the broccoli into boiling water and then you can cut [the florets] super easy and super quick.”
The food enthusiast then slices up the boiled stem and fries them with oil and soy sauce, describing the side dish as ‘delicious’.
It turns out, the often-discarded stems are actually richer in calcium, iron, and Vitamin C than the florets, meaning you’re getting more bang for your buck.
The advice was met with praise from viewers, with one commenting: “[I] love this idea!” Another chimed in: “Finally, someone who uses the stem which is the most valuable part.” A third hailed the tip as ‘genius’.
It seems a lot of people were unaware that the stem is edible. Some also disclosed that it can be consumed raw.
“It’s delicious. I even eat it raw. It’s crunchy and slightly sweet,” one individual commented. Another remarked: “You can eat it raw too, it tastes like a radish.”
