What happens if broccoli turns yellow

If you leave it at room temperature, it will turn yellow in a matter of days been there, done that. When it comes to how you should refrigerate it, there are a lot of conflicting opinions. Some say a plastic bag is the way to go, while others strongly disagree. Where I buy broccoli, they usually come wrapped in plastic, and I leave them this way. It works just fine. If they go moldy faster than expected, try putting them in a large resealable freezer bag.

For cooked broccoli, storage is super easy. Put the veggie or the dish in an airtight container, seal it tightly, and into the fridge it goes. If the storage periods mentioned earlier are too short for your needs, you can always freeze your broccolis.

You sure do. If, however, the broccoli is raw, the freezing process is a bit more complicated and requires some hands-on work for best effects. And by hands-on work I mean you need to blanch the broccoli before you freeze it. I find myself too lazy to blanch veggies before freezing, so in most cases, I cook them in bulk and freeze the leftovers.

Broccoli closeup. Broccoli creamy soup. On top of not tasting so great, yellowed broccoli has also lost a lot of its nutritional value — especially some important vitamins that were once present.

That said, everyone has different tastes and palates when it comes to produce. Plus, the fiber will still be present in the vegetable, and fiber is usually a great addition to any healthy diet. There are so many tips and tricks out there that can help you keep food fresh so you can use it for longer. To maintain the crispness, refrigerate your broccoli in a plastic bag and aim to use it in three to five days.

You also have the option of freezing it instead. Newsletter Shop Help Center. Home Cooking. Log In Sign Up. Want to stay up to date with this post?

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