What is broccolini?

by Cookthink

Broccolini is the brand name of a vitamin-packed broccoli-like green vegetable with a registered trademark belonging to the Mann Packing Company, Inc. Nicknamed baby broccoli, it's actually a broccoli/Chinese broccoli hybrid that was developed in Japan and has a sweeter flavor than plain broccoli. Introduced in the U.S. in 1998, it is now grown year round in California and Arizona and sprouts edible yellow flowers. Broccolini can be steamed, sautéed, boiled, roasted or tossed in a stir-fry.