Broccolini® Baby Broccoli is a cross between gai lan (Chinese kale) and broccoli. It’s more flavorful than regular broccoli, with a sweeter, milder taste. Its earthy flavor and versatility in recipes make it a favorite of chefs.
BENEFITS
Value-Added:
- Provides 100% yield and zero waste; edible from flower to stem, optimizing plate coverage!
- Pre-cut and packaged to save on labor costs; zero prep increases time to focus on creativity.
Both Options:
- More flavorful than regular broccoli with sweeter taste and a great sources of dietary fiber, protein, and vitamins.
- Hand-cultivated and hand-harvested year-round in the finest regions of Arizona and California by our dependable, long-time grower/partners.
- MFC and RSS products are GMO-free and come with the confidence of Markon’s 5-Star Food Safety® Program.
- Packed in our eco-friendly recyclable, wax-free, staple-free cartons.
- Markon-distributor operator-customers are extended the exclusive use of the Broccolini® Baby Broccoli trademark on their menus attracting diners who crave this unique, healthy, and delicious vegetable. Let them know you serve the best!
PREPARATION INSPIRATION
- Use raw or cooked, as a stand-alone side dish or an ingredient in any number of recipes including salads, rice bowls, pizza, pasta, stir-fries, and curries.
- Perfect as an ingredient in almost any dish or serve blanched as a unique crudité for global dips.
- Brush with olive oil and salt & pepper before sautéing, grilling, or roasting; pairs well with meats, poultry, and seafood.
- Chop and add to omelets and scrambled egg dishes.
- Coat with buttermilk and panko bread crumbs; fry until crisp and serve with wasabi dipping sauce.
- Wrap in thinly sliced pancetta; grill until meat is crisp and stalks are tender.
- Pickle and serve with burgers, sandwiches, and BBQ.
- Serve blanched stalks as a garnish in Bloody Marys and other cocktails or wellness drinks.
Shipped in two convenient foodservice pack sizes exclusively through Markon’s five member distributors. Talk to your sales representative today!
