Our family loves broccoli and steams or stir-fries it with other veggies and grains. We'll eat broccoli virtually every night for weeks. I forget about the broccoli in the bottom of the fridge when we switch to green beans.
I put broccoli in the fridge's produce drawer in its grocery shop bag. If I don't use it fast and leave it in there too long, it's yellow and dried.
Simple Way to Prevent Broccoli Drying One simple paper towel tip keeps it fresher longer.
Registered dietician and chef Melanie Marcus recommends wrapping whole broccoli in a damp paper towel and putting it back in the bag after buying it. “This prevents drying without adding moisture.”
Bouquet Method Because you can keep broccoli fresh like flowers, a bunch appears like a bouquet.
"You could also store it upright in a cup of water if you want to extend its quality," Marcus advises. “Like fresh herbs or flowers, cut the broccoli stem and place it in a cup with an inch of water. Put a loose plastic bag on top.”
These foods shouldn't be stored with broccoli Watch what veggies and fruits you store broccoli with. Broccoli is susceptible to ethylene, a chemical that speeds up fruit and vegetable ripening. Storing broccoli near ethylene-producing fruits like apples, tomatoes, and avocados speeds up ripening and spoilage.
Avoid washing broccoli until you're ready to cook. Cleaning moisture accelerates broccoli deterioration.
Wait to wash before using. Under cold running water, rinse it. Mix 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar per 1 cup cool water in a dish for a deeper clean. Submerge broccoli for a few minutes, then rinse under running water.