Is cauliflower good for you?
All vegetables are powerhouses of nutrition and it’s all but impossible to eat too many of them. Most people would benefit hugely from upping their vegetable intake. Cauliflower are full of vitamins and minerals, lots of fibre and even provide protein.
Where do cauliflower leaves come from
When you buy a cauliflower, it usually comes as the white curd, surrounded by green leaves with thick white stems.
What can I do with cauliflower leaves
Now I do like the leaves, I would even say I prefer them to the florets. Same as broccoli really. We’re a bit Jack Sprat and his wife like that. I eat the stems, himself eats the florets.
NB – Cons of cauliflower leaves!
I must warn you though. I made the shreds and put them in a glass bowl, covered them with a plate, and a tea-towel, and left them on the worktop overnight – it was a cool day – intending to use the shreds the following day.
Cauliflower Leaves
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Using Broccoli and Cauliflower Stalks
The stalks of these plants have a delicate flavor and texture, like a cross between broccoli or cauliflower and a water chestnut. To prep the stalks, you need to remove the fibrous outer layer that surrounds the central “marrow.” You can use a vegetable peeler to slice it off like a carrot. Or use a paring knife to whittle it away.
Using Broccoli and Cauliflower Leaves
The leaves are becoming increasingly popular and that’s a great thing. It’s quite sad to drive past a recently harvested field and see piles of broccoli and cauliflower leaves left behind to rot. Luckily, eaters’ demand is creating a retail market for these greens. A win for reducing food waste.
Using up the Whole Broccoli and Cauliflower Plant
Here are a few ways to use up your cauliflower and broccoli stalks and leaves.
