Broccolini

British

/ ˌbrɒkəˈliːnɪ /

plural noun

Also called: baby broccoli. (sometimes not capital) a cultivated variety of cabbage, Brassica B. oleracea , which resembles broccoli and is eaten as a green vegetable

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She uses a medley of green vegetables with different textures, including broccolini, asparagus and peas in a pod.

From Salon

Especially since fathers today are increasingly tackling more diverse childcare tasks like sculpting the perfect hair bun for a child’s ballet class or packing roasted broccolini in a school lunch.

From Los Angeles Times

The curated menu is designed by James Beard-award-winning chef Nancy Silverton, with staples like roasted chicken with charred lemon salsa verde and lemon dijon grilled broccolini.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking of sides and accompaniments, you need some color: A sheet pan overflowing with a mix of vegetables like acorn squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli/broccolini, Brussel sprouts or anything else that looks good is always beautiful.

From Salon

Also available will be chicken noodle soup and roasted carrots and broccolini.

From Seattle Times

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