Broccolo

Taste

Tender green florets, slightly sweet, with a mild cabbage taste.

Growing

It is grown in fields and harvested from May to November. The peak covers this whole period.

Pairings

Steam it with oil and lemon, or add it to gratins, soups and pasta.

Frequently asked questions

When is Broccolo in season in Switzerland?

Peak season is from May to November. In Switzerland it is available from May to November.

broccoli: how to choose?

Pick heavy, compact pieces with fresh leaves and no dark spots.

broccoli: how to store?

In the fridge vegetable drawer, whole and unwashed.

broccoli: how to cook?

Braised, steamed, roasted or in soup; don’t overcook it, to keep flavour and texture.

Seasonal recipes

• Roasted broccoli with tomato and lemon sauce
• Whole wheat fusilli with lentils and broccoli
• Wholemeal bread soup with broccoli and trout
• Crushed potatoes with Arctic char and baby spinach
• Lemon and rosemary chicken skewers with broccoli
• Conchiglie with trout, broccoli and lemon
• Pumpkin-seed crusted chicken on raw broccoli salad
• Broccoli steaks on lentil purée
• Broccoli steaks on cumin lentil purée
• Roasted Broccoli with Persimmon Vinaigrette
• Beef Stroganoff with wholemeal couscous and broccoli
• Brown rice and roasted broccoli on pea purée