Broccoli Leaves

[Shel_B]

Any uses for them? We have a couple of big broccoli plants in our garden, and I just harvested a couple of heads. What about the leaves. Hate to have 'em go to waste.

I'm goung to make a broccoli soup tonight - Gordon Ramsey's recipe, essentially - I was thinkingof adding a couple of leaves for flavor, but not necessarily blending them. Rather, I'd put them in the pot whole and remove them when the broccoli is done cooking and before blending.

[Panaderia Canadiense]

They're great for soups, and if they're broad enough they make great leaf-rolls (think cabbage or vine leaf type things).

[Plantes Vertes]

They're good in a stir-fry.

[Ttogull]

I've used broccoli leaves just like many other collards, etc. You can use the stem too.

Steve Irby had a nice sounding dish with cauliflower leaves. To me, broccoli leaves are nearly identical in taste and texture.

http://forums.egullet.org/topic/146451-dinner-2013-part-6/?p=1945001

[heidih]

As others have noted they are tasty. I use and enjoy them. I don't think they would add significant flavor just simmered whole and removed.

[Ttogull]

I ate my last two broccoli plants today that I harvested before the ice storm. We made a greens gratin. Terrific. No specific recipe.

[Shel_B]

Made a variation of Ramsey's broccoli soup tonight and the leaves were a nice addition.