Nutrition Information:

Romanesco is high in Vitamins C, K, B9, B6, B5, as well as a good source of Choline, and fiber. Nutritional value of Romanesco is similar to Broccoli. Romanesco can be beneficial for heart health and aiding in digestion.

Storage Tips:

Store your Romanesco unwashed in a sealed plastic bag in the crisper drawer for up to a week. You can also chop it before use and leave in a sealed container in the fridge. To freeze, blanch and then spread on a baking tray. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag.

Uses:

Romanesco is popular roasted in the oven, but can also be pan-fried, eaten raw, or added to pasta and curry dishes.

Recipe Ideas:

• Try this recipe for Oven Roasted Romanesco from allrecipes.com.

• This Pan-Fried Romanesco with Hazelnuts from bonappetit.com is delicious.

• From simplyrecipes.com, this Romanesco Salad is crunchy and fresh.

• Try sauteeing with garlic and oil and adding to pasta, add into soup, or add to quiche.