This is how you keep it from getting yellow and dry in the fridge.
Well go weeks where we are eating broccoli almost every night.
This keeps it from drying out without adding excess moisture.
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The damp paper towel provides just enough moisture to keep broccoli vibrant and fresh.
see to it its not overly wet, as that can speed up decay.
Then place a loose plastic bag over the top.
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And dont be tempted to wash your broccoli until youre ready to prepare it.
Extra moisture from cleaning can speed up spoilage and make your broccoli go bad more quickly.
Wait to wash it just before you use it.
Rinse it under cold, running water.
Submerge the broccoli for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly under running water.