Broccoli Blues - what to do with the stalks?

Sublime_2

Use them in soup, or as a vegetable. Just cut off the outer stringy side before cooking.

Rikki

I peel and eat them raw.

emiff6

SBeth wrote: »

... I eat them as I am chopping up the broccoli

Me too! :beer:

GreyQueen

I use mine as an ingredient in veg soup but in very tight times, they ended up the majority veg and the resultant soup had an unpleasant and gelatinous texture. Never thought of stir-frying them, thanks for that tip.

Vaila

thanks.
i also like the idea of using them in a salad like

Westywoodpecker

Rikki wrote: »

I peel and eat them raw.

My DS'S actually fight over these

debbym

anguk wrote: »

I put them in a bag in the freezer, adding new stalks every time we have broccoli, then when there's lots make a big batch of broccoli soup. You can do the same with cauliflower stalks too.

snap! Also the cauli leaves too.

Hardup_Hester

I chop the stalks up & use in broccoli & stilton soup.

debbym

This is a recipe for Broccoli and Stilton Soup you could use the same weight of broccoli florets/stalks/cauliflower florets/cauli stalks and leaves. I use a thick version of this to make a pasta sauce - add cooked chicken and sliced mushrooms if you are feeling flush:D

LondonDreamer

As others have said, I peel off any stringy layers, then chop them and serve them with the rest of the veg. I actually prefer the stalks to the florets, they've got a great texture and are delicious! :drool: