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Description/Taste
Broccoli Romanesco offers a distinct nutty flavor described as more intense than broccoli, this pale green vegetable tastes like a cross between broccoli and cauliflower. Its unique growth pattern creates ornate twists from four-to-five-inch, light green heads.
Seasons/Availability
Broccoli Romanesco is available year-round.
Current Facts
A botanical dilemma, this edible has caused much confusion about its true parentage. Sometimes called Romanesco broccoli and sometimes called Romanesco cauliflower in North America, the French call it Romanesco cabbage while the Italians refer to it as broccolo Romanesco.
Applications
Broccoli Romanesco can be prepared like cauliflower or broccoli. Separate florets and blanche briefly, then toss with hot pasta and cheese. Boil romanesco florets until tender, then puree with garlic, cream and parmesan. Saute florets in a hot skillet, the stir in a mixture of miso, red pepper, anchovy, almonds and water. Blanch romanesco and cauliflower florets, then combine with grated cheese and bechemel, stuff filling in cannelloni shells, top with tomato sauce and bake. To store, place in a plastic bag; refrigerate. Use within two to three days for optimum quality.
Geography/History
Romanesco, a unique Italian variety of broccoli of the genus Brassica oleracea, produces a yellowish-green dense head that forms an unusual spiral pattern. Maturing about seventy-five to one hundred days after planting depending on variety, romanesco develops multiple compact heads that may be individually snapped off as needed. Mostly native to Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the large Brassicaceae family includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, turnips, collards, rutabagas, kale and kohlrabi, to name a few. The brassicas, also known as the mustard or cole family, are fairly easy to grow and prefer cool moist conditions.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Chef Justin Snyder | Lakeside CA | 619-212-9990 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
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Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood Family Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 3 days ago, 1/24/21 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 39 days ago, 12/19/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 253 days ago, 5/19/20 Sharer's comments : Now that is pretty! 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Soquel Ave
Near Santa Cruz, California, United States911 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95063 831-426-9901 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 337 days ago, 2/25/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood Family Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 339 days ago, 2/23/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas in a Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesArroyo Grande, CA 1-805-748-0057 About 343 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet - literally the best romanesco you can buy. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas in a Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesArroyo Grande, CA 1-805-748-0057 About 350 days ago, 2/12/20 Sharer's comments : Get your romanesco!! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 357 days ago, 2/05/20 Sharer's comments : Romanesco in season now 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 364 days ago, 1/29/20 Sharer's comments : Exquisite Romanesco from Two Peas in a Pod! 
Lalas SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M-20 About 378 days ago, 1/16/20 Sharer's comments : Romanesco š» 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 385 days ago, 1/08/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Romanesco coming in right now! 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood family farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 416 days ago, 12/08/19 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Underwood Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United States805-529-3690 About 416 days ago, 12/08/19 Sharer's comments : Large 
University District Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 424 days ago, 11/30/19 Sharer's comments : Always a talk piece and a lovely sweeter alternative to cauliflower. 
Borough Market
Elsey $ Bent
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 442 days ago, 11/13/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Broccoli Ronanesco 
Borough Market
Paul Wheeler Veg
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 442 days ago, 11/13/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Green Broccoli Romanesco 
Berkeley Natural Grocery Company
Near Albany, California, United StatesAbout 543 days ago, 8/03/19 
Barons Marketplace
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 551 days ago, 7/26/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - De Long Ave
Near Novato, California, United States790 De Long Ave Novato CA 94945 415-878-0455 About 555 days ago, 7/22/19 
Gusās Community Market
Gusās Community Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2111 Harrison Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-431-9300 About 565 days ago, 7/12/19 
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Rainbow Grocery
Near San Francisco, California, United States1745 Folsom Street San Francisco CA 94103 415-863-0620 About 565 days ago, 7/12/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 567 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Romanesco 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Wilshire Blvd
Near Santa Monica, California, United States2201 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica CA 90403 310-315-0662 About 579 days ago, 6/28/19 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood family farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 598 days ago, 6/09/19 
Central market of Athens-Greece š¬š·
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 637 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Romanesco from Italy š®š¹ 
Borough Market Chegworth Valley stall
Chegworth Vally stall
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 646 days ago, 4/23/19 Sharer's comments : Very fresh Romanosco Cauliflower 
Central Market of Athens - Greece
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 651 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : Italian Romanesco 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Underwood Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United States805-529-3690 About 654 days ago, 4/14/19 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near La Mesa, California, United StatesAbout 684 days ago, 3/15/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Sprouts Farmers Market. 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 685 days ago, 3/14/19 Sharer's comments : fresh 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 689 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 694 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Sprouts Farmers Market. 
Vons
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 694 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Vons. LaBonnes Market New York, United States About 698 days ago, 3/01/19 
Whole Foods Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 701 days ago, 2/26/19 |
