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I had broccoli slaw for the first time last week.

Shit was magnificent.

 

[maxcriden]

I had broccoli slaw for the first time last week.

Shit was magnificent.

It's so good. I've been eating it a lot lately so I took a break from it this week but it's delicious in salads and I imagine it's great on fish tacos too.

 

[Masquerader]

Did You Know

Broccoli is extremely high in fibre, thus being entirely capable of evacuating your bowels should you ever realise that Bran Flakes taste like particularly mushy baby sick.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Wait, I don't think understand this sentence. What do the words "pep" and "stream" mean in this context?

Haha oh my. dat proofreading

I meant prep and steam.

 

[God Dayumm]

Did You Know

Broccoli is extremely high in fibre, thus being entirely capable of evacuating your bowels should you ever realise that Bran Flakes taste like particularly mushy baby sick.

Also did you know that broccoli is the exact opposite of soy in that it helps get rid of excess estrogen? So drop the soys and up the brehccoli, unless you want to sport some DD-size breasts.

 

[Masquerader]

Also did you know that broccoli is the exact opposite of soy in that it helps get rid of excess estrogen? So drop the soys and up the brehccoli, unless you want to sport some DD-size breasts.

Oh, yeah! Word, my man. If you wish to embody grace, devour soy to your heart's content. But should you wish for masculinity to truly show itself, chow down on broccoli, you weedy, pathetic little snivelling toad, you.

 

[terrisus]

(terrisus, I expect you to report back when you see a recipe that looks like you could stomach trying it....)

Of all the things in this thread, this is the thing I would be most likely to eat:

Homemade Neopolitan-style pizza with fermented dough, a big handful of broccoli rabe sauteed for five minutes in a tablespoon or two of olive oil in the cast-iron skillet, and shredded smoked mozzarella. Took about 4 mins total cook time.

Hopefully the cheese would drown it out.

So, hey, if anyone wants to get me a good-quality pizza that has broccoli on it, I'll give it a shot.

What does Romanesco Broccoli taste like?

This also interests me from a mathematical perspective.
I'd use it as a centerpiece on my table or something.

 

[Messofanego]

I'm just happy so many people on the internet love broccoli as much as me.

 

[demon]

Also did you know that broccoli is the exact opposite of soy in that it helps get rid of excess estrogen? So drop the soys and up the brehccoli, unless you want to sport some DD-size breasts.

So Broccoli staves off the man titties?

 

[brandonh83]

What's the best way to prepare broccoli for the purpose of retaining nutrients? I read that oversteaming or cooking about any vegetable improperly, too long, etc. can destroy the nutrient content. I like broccoli period, I think that shit is dope and I like it best when it's dry but really hot like how its served at some restaurants.

I just started working out and dieting and vegetables are now a huge part of my diet and I'm just exploring the science behind it all and was actually surprised to see how improper preparation can actually weaken the nutritional content.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

What's the best way to prepare broccoli for the purpose of retaining nutrients? I read that oversteaming or cooking about any vegetable improperly, too long, etc. can destroy the nutrient content. I like broccoli period, I think that shit is dope and I like it best when it's dry but really hot like how its served at some restaurants.

I just started working out and dieting and vegetables are now a huge part of my diet and I'm just exploring the science behind it all and was actually surprised to see how improper preparation can actually weaken the nutritional content.

I would think steaming is the best way. I don't know how you lose much that way. Even if you "oversteam," where are the nutrients going? Unless they just break down into other things from the heat, I guess.

I never boil, though. Mushy useless stuff where things actually do wash away.

 

[brandonh83]

I would think steaming is the best way. I don't know how you lose much that way. Even if you "oversteam," where are the nutrients going?

I usually steam but I let it go for like 15-20 minutes. I read that more than 5 minutes in the steamer can begin the process of vaporizing some of the nutrients.

 

[dralla]

I had some frozen broccoli sitting in my freezer, threw it in the microwave, melted butter over it, added salt and pepper, and had it as my side dish with my dinner tonight. Even lazy broccoli recopies are delish

 

[terrisus]

I also want to say, this topic is probably one of the worse things that I've had my name attached to.

 

[Shahadan]

I also want to say, this topic is probably one of the worse things that I've had my name attached to.

You haven't been divorced yet, I see.

 

[terrisus]

You haven't been divorced yet, I see.

Indeed, my wife is one of the best things I have my name attached to.

 

[maxcriden]

Did You Know

Broccoli is extremely high in fibre, thus being entirely capable of evacuating your bowels should you ever realise that Bran Flakes taste like particularly mushy baby sick.

I did! I was feeling in need of fiber tonight so I had quinoa with paprika, oregano, fresh basil, roasted broccoli and tomatoes, and sliced avocado on top. So, so tasty and healthy.

Haha oh my. dat proofreading

I meant prep and steam.

Haha, I honestly thought pep and stream were workout food terms for people bulking up or something!

Also did you know that broccoli is the exact opposite of soy in that it helps get rid of excess estrogen? So drop the soys and up the brehccoli, unless you want to sport some DD-size breasts.

I did *not* know that. That's awesome!

I usually steam but I let it go for like 15-20 minutes. I read that more than 5 minutes in the steamer can begin the process of vaporizing some of the nutrients.

Hi Brandon! If you click the WHFoods link(s) in the OP I believe they have some good info on this, but yes, to the best of my knowledge your best bet is to steam the broccoli or blanch it (so not boiling in the traditional sense per se, but a very brief dip in just-boiling water).

I also want to say, this topic is probably one of the worse things that I've had my name attached to.

You're welcome!

 

[terrisus]

You're welcome!

<3

 

[a secret-boss]

I replace my Rice with Broccoli. They are good

 

[TheBryanJZX90]

Also did you know that broccoli is the exact opposite of soy in that it helps get rid of excess estrogen? So drop the soys and up the brehccoli, unless you want to sport some DD-size breasts.

Soo.. people in Japan eat a metric fuckton of soy per person per day, from soy sauce to tofu to soy milk to edamame its just everywhere. And yet, no one in the country has boobs. Explain?

 

[Currygan]

plus, I'd totally have a Barbara Broccoli for dinner

 

[terrisus]

Soo.. people in Japan eat a metric fuckton of soy per person per day, from soy sauce to tofu to soy milk to edamame its just everywhere. And yet, no one in the country has boobs. Explain?

Well, it could help explain their birth rate issues.

 

[TheBryanJZX90]

Well, it could help explain their birth rate issues.

Interesting thought, but wouldn't you have to show an increase in soy consumption that matches the declining birthrate to even be able to show a correlation (let alone a causation)? I have no idea if the amount of soy consumed by Japanese people has gone up or down in the last 50 years, but I know they've been eating tofu for a long time at least.

And really, this birthrate talk is just distracting from the real issue, soy's effect on boobs.

 

[terrisus]

Interesting thought, but wouldn't you have to show an increase in soy consumption that matches the declining birthrate to even be able to show a correlation (let alone a causation)? I have no idea if the amount of soy consumed by Japanese people has gone up or down in the last 50 years, but I know they've been eating tofu for a long time at least.

And really, this birthrate talk is just distracting from the real issue, soy's effect on boobs.

If it helps any, in addition to not liking broccoli, I also don't like soy.
Of course, I'm also not Japanese.

 

[Halo 2]

Homemade Neopolitan-style pizza with fermented dough, a big handful of broccoli rabe sauteed for five minutes in a tablespoon or two of olive oil in the cast-iron skillet, and shredded smoked mozzarella. Took about 4 mins total cook time.

hnnnng

 

[Air]

Broccoli is a real mans food. I don't really like it raw, but give it to me in any other way and I'm there. Spinach is a close second.

 

[Grym]

Timely thread. I just cut 2 gigantic heads of delicious broccoli from my little garden earlier today and had some with dinner.

 

[brandonh83]

Hi Brandon! If you click the WHFoods link(s) in the OP I believe they have some good info on this, but yes, to the best of my knowledge your best bet is to steam the broccoli or blanch it (so not boiling in the traditional sense per se, but a very brief dip in just-boiling water).

Good stuff. Thanks. I'll probably stick to steaming. I like steaming for some reason. I think it's just because I bought one and like actually putting things I spend money on to good use

 

[God Dayumm]

Soo.. people in Japan eat a metric fuckton of soy per person per day, from soy sauce to tofu to soy milk to edamame its just everywhere. And yet, no one in the country has boobs. Explain?

Genetics and evolution. Next time a creationist asks why we still got monkeys now you will have irrefutable proof of evolution.

No, but seriously, I don't think Japanese people eat that much soy. It's like saying Americans consume lots of MacDonalds everyday, only the very unhealthy do.

 

[hateradio]

I'll try to put butter some broccoli next time.

I also want to say, this topic is probably one of the worse things that I've had my name attached to.

Why did you remove the strange red + from your avatar?

 

[terrisus]

Why did you remove the strange red + from your avatar?

It was an English flag, for the World Cup (which England crashed out of spectacularly - which was expected as soon as they put Roy in charge of that team, but nonetheless). World Cup's over now though, so back to my regular avatar.

 

[nemesun]

I just want to thank Maxc for reintroducing me to this wonderful veggie. I tend to eat a bowl of salad a day alongside my supper, the salad 90% of the time consists of cucumber, lettuce, onion, and spring onion with a dash of lime and that's my daily veggie intake in a nutshell. I was getting tad tired of eating the same thing everyday, so after bumping to this, I went out and grabbed handful of broccoli and roasted it in the oven alongside my steak. It was utterly scrumptious.

 

[TheBryanJZX90]

Soo.. people in Japan eat a metric fuckton of soy per person per day, from soy sauce to tofu to soy milk to edamame its just everywhere. And yet, no one in the country has boobs. Explain?

Gotta admit, I'm a little surprised that no one took the bait and posted one of the many many pieces of photographic evidence out there on the internet proving that at least anecdotally the bolded portion above isn't true for every single Japanese person.

 

[Rentahamster]

Broccoli, the vegetable with the best gifs associated with it???

 

[FalsettoVibe]

What does Romanesco Broccoli taste like?

Weird..

 

[Meffer]

I love broccoli! I recently had them grilled as a side with some steak. Absolutely, delicious!

 

[hateradio]

RIP GIF avatars. Still hurts. &#128546;

 

[terrisus]

RIP GIF avatars. Still hurts. &#128546;

Animated avatars were horrible. They were the main reason I started making use of Opera's option to disable animated images.

 

[Freaky Fred]

These guys kind of look like broccoli.

Maybe the cause of Terry's deep rooted hatred for the brocc?

 

[bomma_man]

bog standard broccoli is awesome but broccolini is on another level. way easier to cook consistently and perfect for pastas/stir fries. great in a breakfast fry up too.

The broccolini is often misidentified as baby or young broccoli because of its bright green broccoli-like floral head, while in fact it is actually a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale (otherwise known as gai-lan). This vegetable, sometimes found with small yellow flowers, was first developed in Yokohama, Japan in the 1980s.

 

[terrisus]

These guys kind of look like broccoli.

Maybe the cause of Terry's deep rooted hatred for the brocc?

They're also jerks who explode when you kill them, guaranteeing that you're going to lose some health when you fight them no matter what you do, and make the journey from Twoson to Happy Happy Village a huge pain.

You may be onto something >.>

 

[Freaky Fred]

They're also jerks who explode when you kill them, guaranteeing that you're going to lose some health when you fight them no matter what you do, and make the journey from Twoson to Happy Happy Village a huge pain.

You may be onto something >.>

there should have been a Territorial Broccoli

 

[terrisus]

there should have been a Territorial Broccoli

elderbrocc?

 

[Freaky Fred]

they look so happy Terry.

How can you hate them?

 

[terrisus]

they look so happy Terry.

How can you hate them?

Because this:

 

[watershed]

I just ate some raw broccoli with dip yesterday. So good. I legitimately enjoy the taste of a number of raw vegetables when done right.

 

[PuppetSlave]

But you cook the frozen stuff, right? Because the frozen raw is no good.

Why is it not good, do you mean the taste? Personally I don't mind the taste, I thaw frozen veggies(major part almost always broccoli) all the time for my lunch at work. Been doing that ever since I read how many nutrients get destroyed microwaving vegetables. Over 90% of micro-nutrients or something like that.

At home I boil or fry mostly. that kills around 30%, which I can live with.

(I am too lazy to chop up fresh veggies for lunch every day. Also it's cheaper with frozen.)

 

[Hypereides]

I approve of this thread. Bro-coli 4eva.

 

[samus i am]

This is delicious:

That looks great. I'll try it out tonight.

 

[maxcriden]

That looks great. I'll try it out tonight.

Be sure to report back with detailed impressions (and pictures!).