Plant Profiles

Brassicaceae, Florets Laura Bennett Brassicaceae, Florets Laura Bennett

Raab (Rapini)

Every spring most brassicas send their flower stalks up to make seed, but before seeds start forming, we harvest sweet tender stalks of florets that basically taste like broccoli and whatever the plant is, like a perfect blend between broccoli and kale (see photo). Absolutely delicious sautéed in some oil and garlic and topped with a couple eggs or served with rice, or both.

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