MY NEW FAVORITE VEGETABLE

July 1, 2008 10:56 AM

more (leafy greens)

Summer has such a bounty of fruits, but sometimes the veggies get left behind. I love, love, love zucchini, but my new all-time favorite that for some strange reason is in season at my farmer's market is Chinese Broccoli (Kai-Lan or Gai-Lan).

If you want to get away from the same old vegetable rut, and you're a fan of broccoli, bok choy, and kale, your are delivered. Chinese Broccoli has a slight bitterness, along with a kind of meatiness to it. I've been enjoying it steamed and the stalks might be my favorite part (I'm sure stir-frying is delish, too.)

Here's a sauteed recipe to try from Gastrokid.

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