Wash broccoflower head well, cut into florets, and steam until tender. Or cook broccoflower
in stock, then purée with milk or soy milk for a fast, creamy soup.
Buying and storing tips
Broccoflower can be found in the produce section of most health food stores, specialty
markets, and supermarkets. Look for a firm, compact head with tight florets, and avoid any
heads that have begun to brown. Store unwashed, tightly wrapped broccoflower in the
refrigerator for four to five days.
Varieties
Broccoflower is a type of cruciferous (cabbage family) vegetable.
Nutrition Highlights
Broccoflower (raw), 1 cup (93g)
Calories: 20
Protein: 1.88g
Carbohydrate: 3.9g
Total Fat: 0.19g
Fiber: 2.0g
*Excellent source of: Vitamin C (56mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires June 2009.
