Buying:
Selection:
Choose broccoli with firm, tender stalks and
tight dark-green buds. Avoid purchasing limp
broccoli, or broccoli with yellow buds.
Storage:
Store unwashed broccoli in a plastic bag
in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Refrigerator: Up to 5 days
Use:
Rinse broccoli thoroughly before preparing.
Remove the stem leaves and cut the stem just
above where the florets join together.
Separate the florets. Broccoli can be eaten
raw or cooked. When cooked, it is best stirfried, microwaved, or steamed.
Digital Scale:
The number on the screen =
Total Weight
Hanging Scale:
The number the arrow is
pointing to = Total Weight
Weigh produce to find out exactly how much it will
cost. Place the amount of broccoli you would like to
buy on the scale provided, and round up to the closest
pound or half pound. The cost is the total weight in
pounds multiplied by the price per pound.
Total Weight (lbs) x Price = Cost of Broccoli
Use this table to find the total cost.
Example: What is the total cost for 2 lbs of
broccoli at $1.19 per lb? 2 lbs x $1.19 = $2.38
Price
per
Pound
(lb)
$ 0.49
$ 0.59
$ 0.69
$ 0.79
$ 0.89
$ 0.99
$ 1.09
$ 1.19
$ 1.29
$ 1.39
$ 1.49
$ 1.59
$ 1.69
$ 1.79
$ 1.89
$ 1.99
1 lb
1.5 lb
2 lb
2.5 lb
3 lb
3.5 lb
$0.49
$0.59
$0.69
$0.79
$0.89
$0.99
$1.09
$1.19
$1.29
$1.39
$1.49
$1.59
$1.69
$1.79
$1.89
$1.99
$0.74
$0.89
$1.04
$1.19
$1.34
$1.49
$1.64
$1.79
$1.94
$2.09
$2.24
$2.39
$2.54
$2.69
$2.84
$2.99
$0.98
$1.18
$1.38
$1.58
$1.78
$1.98
$2.18
$2.38
$2.58
$2.78
$2.98
$3.18
$3.38
$3.58
$3.78
$3.98
$1.23
$1.48
$1.73
$1.98
$2.23
$2.48
$2.73
$2.98
$3.23
$3.48
$3.73
$3.98
$4.23
$4.48
$4.73
$4.98
$1.47
$1.77
$2.07
$2.37
$2.67
$2.97
$3.27
$3.57
$3.87
$4.17
$4.47
$4.77
$5.07
$5.37
$5.67
$5.97
$1.72
$2.07
$2.42
$2.77
$3.12
$3.47
$3.82
$4.17
$4.52
$4.87
$5.22
$5.57
$5.92
$6.27
$6.62
$6.97
Nutrition:
1 medium stalk Broccoli
Nutrition Facts Labels are not always
available for fresh fruits and vegetables at the
grocery store. This can make it difficult to
determine the nutrient content.
The Nutrition Facts Label shown here is for 1
medium stalk of broccoli. All broccoli are not
the same size, but you can use this to estimate
the nutrition content for smaller or larger
broccoli.
Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad
Recipe:
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serves 6
Cups of Vegetables per Serving: 1
Ingredients:
5 cups broccoli florets
5 green onions, chopped
2 (11 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 orange, grated peel and juice
2 tablespoons almonds
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Preparation:
1.) Steam broccoli florets in covered saucepan
for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and rinse
with cold running water until broccoli is no
longer warm. Place in serving bowl, and
chill.
2.) In a medium-sized bowl, combine green
onions, mandarin oranges, grated peel and
juice from orange, almonds, and remaining
ingredients. Toss gently and let sit at room
temperature for 15-30 minutes.
3.) Pour mixture over chilled broccoli, toss
gently.
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories 84, Total Fat 3.4 g, Saturated Fat 0.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg,
Sodium 19 mg, Carbohydrates 13 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g.
This material was funded in part by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education
Program (EFNEP). The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can
help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, call 1-800-430-3244.