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Romanesco cauliflower or romanesco broccoli
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 30 kcal —
- Protein 3 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 2.2 g 1%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 3.2 g 11%
- Sugars 2.2 g —
- Sodium 23 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 7.8 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 88.1 mg 98%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin K 20.2 µg 17%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 0.73 mg 5%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.7 mg 14%
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg 13%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 33 mg 3%
- Iron 0.73 mg 4%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 62 mg 5%
- Potassium 300 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.64 mg 6%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.25 mg 11%
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Questions about Romanesco cauliflower or romanesco broccoli
How do you roast romanesco cauliflower?
Cut it into even-sized florets, toss with oil and seasoning, then roast on a tray at 220 °C for about 20–25 minutes, turning once. It is ready when browned at the edges and tender when pierced with a knife.
How long should you steam romanesco cauliflower?
Steam evenly sized florets over simmering water for about 5–7 minutes, until just tender but still holding their shape. Overcooking can make them soft and dull in colour.
Can you eat romanesco cauliflower raw?
Yes. Separate it into small florets and serve them with hummus or a yoghurt dip, or slice them thinly into a salad; the texture is crisp and the flavour is mild and slightly nutty.
How should you store romanesco cauliflower, and can you freeze it?
Keep it unwashed in a loosely closed bag in the fridge and use it within about a week. To freeze, cut it into florets, blanch for 3 minutes, cool quickly in iced water, drain well and freeze; cook it from frozen.
What goes well with romanesco cauliflower?
It works well with lemon, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, toasted almonds and anchovies. Add roasted florets to pasta, or serve them with a cheese sauce as you might cauliflower.
Can you use romanesco cauliflower instead of broccoli or cauliflower?
Yes: use it in similar quantities in soups, gratins, pasta and stir-fries. Its firm florets hold their shape well, while its mild flavour sits between the familiar taste of cauliflower and broccoli.
Is romanesco cauliflower a type of broccoli or cauliflower?
It is a form of cauliflower in the same plant species as broccoli and cabbage, though it is often sold as romanesco broccoli. Its pointed, spiralling florets form a natural pattern repeated at smaller scales.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 20280 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
