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Broccoli Romanesco

Inventory, 16 ct : 18.76
This item was last sold on : 10/21/21

• 32 Featured Restaurants

• 23 Recipe Ideas

• 22 Sharess

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.

Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-944-1631
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	858-610-8784
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
Marriott Marina Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-234-1500 x6113
Justin Hoehn	San Diego CA	619-326-8895
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Beeside Balcony	Del Mar CA	858-880-8105
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Pendry SD (Provisional)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Busy Bee Cook For Me	San Diego CA	858-405-5372

the other 12...

UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826
Edgewater Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-7581
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	760-294-7866
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Urban Kitchen	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Broccoli Romanesco. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Veggie Desserts		Romanesco, Lemon and Cardamom Coookies
Pineapple & Coconut		Smoky Romanesco, Celery Root and Broccoli Soup
Gourmande in the Kitchen		Romanesco Cauliflower in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Love & Lemons		Romanesco & Chickpea Salad
A Calculated Whisk		Roasted Romanesco With Za'atar Yogurt Sauce
Sugar Love Spices		Romanesco Broccoli Soup with Blue Cheese and Chives
Brooklyn Supper		Roasted Romanesco with Brown Butter Toasted Panko
Lick My Spoon		Romanesco Cacio e Pepe
Two of a Kind		Roasted Romanesco with Honey Sriracha Glaze
Boulder Locavore		Lemony Romanesco with Pine Nuts

the other 13...

The Pretty Bee		Romanesco Soup with Pistachios
Healthy Seasonal Recipes		Healthy Pasta Romanesco with Anchovies
Relishments		Roasted Romanesco Cauliflower and Potato Soup
Veggies Save the Day		Roasted Romanesco with Penne
Vikalinka		Roasted Romanesco Cauliflower Pesto Spaghetti
The First Mess		Roasted Romanesco Curry with Lemongrass & Marcona Almonds
Sugar Love Spices		Romanesco Broccoli Maccheroni
Philo's Kitchen		Coconut Cream Soup with Romanesco and Roasted Tofu
The Kitchen Snob		Roasted Romanesco
Naturally Ella		Roasted Romanesco with Meyer Lemon Salsa
A House in The Hills		Woah Now Romanesco
Barefeet in the Kitchen		Roasted Romanesco
Crowded Kitchen		Roasted Romanesco Hummus

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Little Italy Farmers Market

HB Family Farm
San Luis Obispo, CA

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 20 days ago, 10/02/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St
619-295-3172
https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 33 days ago, 9/19/21
Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco from Milliken Family Farms

Mariner's Farmers Market

JM Produce
San Luis Obispo, CA

Near Newport Coast, California, United States
About 125 days ago, 6/19/21
Sharer's comments : Adults and children alike love this broccoli varietal... and it's pretty cool to look at :)

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Milliken Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 167 days ago, 5/08/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 224 days ago, 3/12/21
Sharer's comments : Romanesco from Milliken Farms

University District Farmers Market

Farias Organic Farm
Burlington, WA

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 258 days ago, 2/06/21
Sharer's comments : A nice alternative to broccoli with a space age twist :)

Brentwood Farmers market

Underwood Family Farms

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 271 days ago, 1/24/21

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Fresno Evergreen

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 307 days ago, 12/19/20

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 521 days ago, 5/19/20
Sharer's comments : Now that is pretty!

Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market - Soquel Ave
911 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95063
831-426-9901
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Near Santa Cruz, California, United States
About 605 days ago, 2/25/20
Sharer's comments : Beautiful.

Brentwood Farmers market

Underwood Family Farms

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 607 days ago, 2/23/20

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Two Peas in a Pod
Arroyo Grande, CA
1-805-748-0057

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 611 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
Arroyo Grande, CA
1-805-748-0057

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 618 days ago, 2/12/20
Sharer's comments : Get your romanesco!!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Two Peas in Pod
1358 Deer Canyon Rd Arroyo Grande CA 93420
1-805-801-3370

http://2peasinapod.farm

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 625 days ago, 2/05/20
Sharer's comments : Romanesco in season now

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Two Peas in a Pod
1358 Deer Canyon Rd Arroyo Grande CA 93420
1-805-801-3370

http://2peasinapod.farm

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 632 days ago, 1/29/20
Sharer's comments : Exquisite Romanesco from Two Peas in a Pod!

Lalas SA
Central market of Athens M-20

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 645 days ago, 1/16/20
Sharer's comments : Romanesco 👻

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Two Peas in a Pod
1358 Deer Canyon Rd Arroyo Grande CA 93420
1-805-801-3370

http://2peasinapod.farm

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 653 days ago, 1/08/20
Sharer's comments : Beautiful Romanesco coming in right now!

Brentwood Farmers market

Underwood family farms

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 684 days ago, 12/08/19

Hollywood Farmer's Market

Underwood Family Farms
805-529-3690

Near West Hollywood, California, United States
About 684 days ago, 12/08/19
Sharer's comments : Large

University District Farmers Market

Kirsop Farm
855 Trosper Rd SW #108-189 Tumwater WA 98512
360-402-5028
https://www.kirsopfarm.com

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 692 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 Kingdom
About 710 days ago, 11/13/19
Sharer's comments : Beautiful Broccoli Ronanesco

Borough Market

Paul Wheeler Veg

Near London, England, United Kingdom
About 710 days ago, 11/13/19
Sharer's comments : Beautiful Green Broccoli Romanesco