Broccolini

Quick meaning: Broccolini is a noun meaning A green vegetable similar to broccoli but with smaller florets and long thin stalks; a cross between broccoli and kai-lan (Chinese broccoli).

Meaning

A green vegetable similar to broccoli but with smaller florets and long thin stalks; a cross between broccoli and kai-lan (Chinese broccoli).

Example Sentences

She did not look up but just kept pulling grocery items from her bag. Broccolinis and fresh eggs.

A farmer taught me that broccolini are sweeter during the cooler months, when they produce more sugar to protect themselves from frost.

The tightly closed flowerheads of goldenrod are perfect for pinching off under the inflorescence and steaming or boiling like little broccolinis.

I love this dish because the creamy element of the cashew sauce goes so well with the crunchy broccolinis and the nutty and creamy flavor of the urad dal.

Word Forms

• broccolinis

Synonyms for broccolini

Depending on context, synonyms include tenderstem.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include broccoflower, broccoli, tenderstem, brockely, bokchoi, romanesco.

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