Do you eat broccoli stems?

If I'm buying it for me, I buy the frozen florettes. But, with my mother liking the entire thing, we buy it fresh and cook it until everything on it is soft. I usually cut down the stem into thick coins so that it can cook better.

I love it, the whole thing altogether and especially if cooked in Chinese style...fresh and not too cooked. I prefer the stem and it's great in any meat dishes or in salad. And it has been proven that broccoli has property that prevent cancer.

I am reminded of the time the 41st President of the USA, George H Bush was asked about broccoli. He replied that since he was the President of the USA, he did not have to eat broccoli if he did not want to eat broccoli. So, he didn't. Neither do I! As a footnote, the American broccoli association sent a whole truckload of broccoli to the white house for free. Not a bite was eaten at the white house. They donated it to the Washington DC public school lunch program. Bet the kids liked that!

I normally only eat the florets. If I am making broccoli soup then I use the whole thing though. I find that the stems are a little tough sometimes.

oh yeah I eat the whole thing. I love it with cauliflower and cheese or just plain and I even eat it with my salads. I like broccoli however you make it but my favorite way is to cook it wrapped in foil on the grill. Put butter with it while its cooking and some salt and a little seasoning... Yum Yum

Absolutely. I love to eat broccoli and have never understood why some people hate it so much. I eat all of the broccoli but I never knew the proper terms. Thanks for informing me of what a floret was. I guess you learn something new every day.

i cook with the florets only..i cook it as beef broccoli, sometimes sauted stir fried and dipped with egg and fry it.

I never actually ate broccoli until I met my hubby as my mom was a meat and potatoes kind of cook. But if cooked enough the stems taste just fine as well. Though if they aren't tender it's hard sometimes for lil ones to chew them.

Yes, I eat the entire vegetable. It is very delicious!

yes, I eat broccoli stems they are really good when you saute it with the florets too.

Broccli stems are delicious, cooked or raw. I love to eat them. They can be steamed or fried. Beautiful