Broccolini
VegetarianTender broccolini florets and slim stalks add a fresh, slightly bitter crunch to pizza.
Broccolini is a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese broccoli with long, slender stalks and small florets that char beautifully in a hot oven. Blanched briefly then scattered on pizza, it provides a fresh, subtly bitter flavor and satisfying texture that lightens up richer, cheesier pies.
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Season: all year
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should broccolini be blanched before putting on pizza?
A quick blanch for 1 to 2 minutes followed by an ice bath ensures broccolini is tender enough to finish cooking on the pizza without becoming too soft or staying too crunchy.
Do the broccolini stalks go on the pizza too?
Yes, the slim stalks are tender and delicious. Cut them into manageable lengths and include both stalks and florets for a variety of textures on the pizza.