Don’t toss your broccoli stems!
Have you ever had broccoli slaw?
Broccoli stems, which I usually cut away and discarded when preparing broccoli florets, were perfectly deliciousraw.
Elise Bauer
All you have to do is cut away the tough, outer peel.
Slice up the peeled stems and they are wonderfully cool and crunchy.
Like carrots or celery, great for dipping.
Elise Bauer
Or, in this case, a broccoli slaw.
So naturally, the shredded stems work well in a slaw, especially tossed with grated cabbage and carrots.
Though it’s easy enough to grate your own, just like carrotsyou peel and grate.
Elise Bauer
Cut the stalks away from the broccoli crowns.
Peel the tough outer layer with a vegetable peeler.
What’s in the Dressing for Broccoli Slaw?
Elise Bauer
The slaw is perfect for serving alongsidepulled porkor with seafood.
The following recipe scales up easily, if you are feeding a crowd.
Wait to toss them together until youre ready to serve.
Elise Bauer
Peel the tough outer layer with a vegetable peeler.
You should have about 4 cups of grated broccoli.
Slowly add the olive oil, while pulsing or blending, to form a good emulsion.
Then add the mayonnaise and pulse until blended.
Add the dressing and toss to combine, until the dressing is evenly distributed.
you’re able to make this several hours ahead of time before serving.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
