Eat Your Fruits And Vegetables: Broccoli Rabe High In Cancer-fighting Properties

Broccoli rabe by any other name is still ... a leafy green. But broccoli rabe (pronounced "rahb") is also known is broccoli raab, rapini, turnip broccoli, Italian or Chinese broccoli, broccoli rape and Italian turnip. Despite its name (or most of its names, anyway), broccoli rabe is actually related to turnips and cabbage. The vegetable makes frequent appearances in Italian and Asian cooking, but is growing in popularity in this country. Boiling, along with pairing the green with other assertive flavors, helps mellow broccoli rabe's bitter bite. How to choose them: Look for small stems with firm, green heads. When to find them: You'll find broccoli rabe in early spring and late fall. Where to put the... [Cancercompass News: Cancer Nutrition]

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