Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is a cool season green vegetable belonging to mustard family. It has got long green leaves with cluster of buds. Because of the appearance of the buds, its often confused as related to broccoli.
Interestingly, rapini / broccoli rabe is related to turnip. The green leaves are crinkled, prominently veiny and have jagged borders. The stems of broccoli rabe are firm, fibrous and crunchy.
Whole broccoli rabe (leaves , stem and buds) is edible and has a grassy and slight bitter taste. Cooked broccoli rabe loosed its crunchy texture and develops a nutty and slight peppery taste.
Scientific name of Broccoli Rabe
Brassica ruvo
Other names of Broccoli Rabe
- Broccoli raab
- Rapini
- Rapa
- Rappi
- Rappone
- Turnip broccoli
- Raab
- Broccoletti
- Cime di Rapa
- Ruvo Kale
- Friarielli
Nutrition facts of Broccoli Rabe
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.49 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 3.17 | GRAM | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.85 | GRAM | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.7 | GRAM | 10% |
Calories by source in Broccoli Rabe:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Broccoli Rabe = 46%
- Calories by fat in Broccoli Rabe = 19%
- Calories by protein in Broccoli Rabe = 35%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Broccoli Rabe:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Broccoli Rabe = 63%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Broccoli Rabe = 24%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Broccoli Rabe = 13%
Detailed vitamin profile of Broccoli Rabe, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Broccoli Rabe, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Broccoli Rabe
- Select a rapini / broccoli rabe with crisp florets and tender leaves
- Broccoli rabe with few blooming buds with yellow edible flowers is okay to consume
Availability of Broccoli Rabe
- Generally rapini / broccoli rabe is available round the year
How to store Broccoli Rabe
- Avoid storing broccoli rabe at room temperature
- Broccoli rabe can be stored in in refrigerator for up-to a week
- Cover / wrap broccoli rabe in plastic bag to store it in the refrigerator
Complete nutrition facts of Broccoli Rabe
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