4 Reasons to Eat Broccoli Leaves |I Can't STOP Eating Them Now!|

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  • @skgreenhouse
    @skgreenhouse  9 місяців тому

    Hey everybody! I started a raised garden bed company, Gro-Rite! My first product is a beautiful raised garden bed you can assemble in 10 minutes or less. Claim your bed before they are gone - pre-orders are piling up fast and quantities are limited. -> groritegarden.com/launch

  • @Yvonne_ennovY
    @Yvonne_ennovY Рік тому +22

    That was a cool video! I never thought to eat the broccoli leaves, let alone cook them in the omelette. I knew it was gonna be great when your first ingredient was bacon and bacon grease. 😂🥓🙌🏾

  • @jasonjohnson3589
    @jasonjohnson3589 10 місяців тому +9

    February 2024, the brokest month of my entire grown up life. Usually when I'm this broke, I forage for mussels at the nearby beach, but today the tide was too high. It's a day before pay day and I literally have no food at all and I was starving. So I've been snacking on Lilly Pillys and tonight, it dawned on me that I have broccoli growing in my garden. Searched online if the leaves were edible and found this page. I just rolled them in a little oil, seasoned with some salt and pepper, popped them in the microwave for a few seconds and I had the broadest smile on my face afterwards. I love mother nature.

    • @DeJonForbes
      @DeJonForbes 9 місяців тому +1

      Awesome. Try the oven or a slight pan sear. We gotta leave the microwaves in the past

  • @mistersmith8962
    @mistersmith8962 Рік тому +2

    💚Avoid metal utensils on non stick pans to avoid novel chemical ingestion

  • @greenthumbelina7331
    @greenthumbelina7331 Рік тому +10

    Justin, to tell you the truth, I had never even considered eating the leaves of my broccoli plants. However, now I will try them this year! It's amazing how much produce I've wasted in the past. By the way, it's great to see you doing videos again, I've missed you on UA-cam. Have a great week! ~Margie🤗🥦🥬🥓

  • @anncoats4466
    @anncoats4466 Рік тому +7

    Loved this video, make more like it please. You are so funny

    • @skgreenhouse
      @skgreenhouse  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for watching! Got more coming!

  • @cmamabuhs1
    @cmamabuhs1 Рік тому +22

    I found out last year that broccoli leaves are edible, but I shared them with our pet rabbit. However this next year our rabbit will have to share, because that omelette looks yummy.

    • @skgreenhouse
      @skgreenhouse  Рік тому +4

      They are! I've never had any until last year. I was always sad to just throw the plant away after harvesting the crown. Now I feel like there is a whole new reason to grow them!

    • @jennyanimal9046
      @jennyanimal9046 Рік тому +1

      Months ago I shoved the end of the broccoli I cut off that I bought from the store and it's growing huge so many leaves, produced flowers that went seed and has propagated it's own seeds. 🎉

    • @lilsangarden
      @lilsangarden 6 місяців тому

      Does the leaves taste a bit bitter?

  • @solsticesummer982
    @solsticesummer982 Рік тому +1

    A greenhouse cooking episode, MAGIC!

  • @margievaughan2456
    @margievaughan2456 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the cooking segment & ideas to use the broccoli leaves. Now I’m hungry. 😊

  • @lightwavz
    @lightwavz Рік тому +11

    I saute them in butter or olive oil until they are just barely crisp. Delicious!

  • @RealALSK
    @RealALSK Рік тому +2

    Great to be back 🤘🏻🤝

  • @robinorner4920
    @robinorner4920 Рік тому +12

    Great idea ! This is perfect . Is that your backyard garden now ? We need serial videos when you plant and what you do and use your garden as the demo . Love your videos !

    • @skgreenhouse
      @skgreenhouse  Рік тому +5

      This video was actually filmed this past fall. Unfortunately, I was sick most of January and wasn't able to film a lot. I am much better now and have some new videos on the way! The next one one relates to starting seeds for Spring 2023!

  • @tonyaboyer5723
    @tonyaboyer5723 Рік тому +3

    Looks so yummy I am going to have my family try it! More ideas please!

  • @mayers7447
    @mayers7447 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for this! I had no idea the leaves were edible and can't wait to try them from the garden this year!

  • @billutter8409
    @billutter8409 Рік тому +4

    The garden looks amazing, also so happy to see you back, thanks

  • @allanreid2394
    @allanreid2394 Рік тому +1

    Didn't know you cooked too! Awesome!

  • @PearlsLilAngel
    @PearlsLilAngel Рік тому +1

    Light bulb 💡 moment! 🥦 leaves wow.

  • @tinareid7383
    @tinareid7383 Рік тому +1

    Don't forget the stems are editable too, and super delicious 😋

  • @joshuadenney8436
    @joshuadenney8436 Рік тому +1

    Sweet

  • @judyanderson2807
    @judyanderson2807 Рік тому +2

    WOW I have learned a lot today…Thank you😊

  • @lisaawild
    @lisaawild Рік тому +1

    Well I learned something new! Ive never heard of eating the leaves.

  • @Bizygr2
    @Bizygr2 Рік тому +3

    Great video! I would never have thought about eating broccoli leaves. Might have to give them a try. The omelet looked delicious. Thanks for the info.

  • @thecatniplife
    @thecatniplife Рік тому +2

    Love this kind of video! Gardening + what to do with what you’re growing.

  • @kellystewart2977
    @kellystewart2977 Рік тому +4

    You make a great video! Great editing. It's fun and I learned something. 😌

  • @TnOrchidguy
    @TnOrchidguy Рік тому +1

    Thank you, brother, thank you.

  • @sheilagilleland4312
    @sheilagilleland4312 Рік тому +3

    I also have good laying hens and getting a dozen eggs a day!

  • @billytingen3567
    @billytingen3567 Рік тому +2

    Hi Justin my Friend. Sorry that you were ill. I sincerely hope you are better. You have been missed. This was a very good video. Its all about eating healthy right? Whether eating the greens or reusing them as compost, we practice sustainability. Of course, we do like them as Food. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!!!

  • @vickitucker9930
    @vickitucker9930 Рік тому +1

    Hey, this is awesome. Love your videos, Justin. 😉 Thanks!!

  • @kevinw9073
    @kevinw9073 Рік тому +4

    Great video and I love broccoli!

  • @J91934
    @J91934 Рік тому +2

    Oh I'm definitely trying all of this!

  • @Carmenlohr61
    @Carmenlohr61 Рік тому +1

    Looks great 👍

  • @montyshinn8704
    @montyshinn8704 Рік тому +1

    ❤great to know. And good job on the omelette.

  • @amberp3504
    @amberp3504 Рік тому +1

    That was a nice looking omelette 😋

  • @stevenschultz6819
    @stevenschultz6819 Рік тому +1

    Yum

  • @gloriaedington3442
    @gloriaedington3442 Рік тому +1

    Awesome recipes. Thank you for sharing.👍🏻😊

  • @dianeturner5655
    @dianeturner5655 Рік тому +1

    Love this,!

  • @melaniec463
    @melaniec463 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video, i didn't know you could eat the leaves! Beginner here lol😂 I'm learning so much from you and just wanted to say THANK YOU!! You have helped me tremendously!! I have some things planted but wasn't sure what needed staking or which needed a trellis until i came across your channel!! And yes please do more videos like this one! ❤

  • @JuNlethalpoet
    @JuNlethalpoet 14 днів тому

    With a flat griddle the omelet flips perfectly and you can cook more bacon. Good video

  • @jocubelo2196
    @jocubelo2196 Рік тому +1

    Love this! Let’s have more!!

  • @neva-surrender
    @neva-surrender Рік тому +1

    Brussel sprout leaves are good sauted

  • @rachelrodriguez4053
    @rachelrodriguez4053 Рік тому +2

    I have never thought to eat the leaves/greens!? Great idea would make a great filler in soups, salads, and shakes.

  • @lpenni8673
    @lpenni8673 Рік тому +2

    Had no clue, thanks for the tip about broccoli leaves!🎉

  • @sheilagilleland4312
    @sheilagilleland4312 Рік тому +5

    Hello Justin, I’m start to eat broccoli leaves now! I’ve been growing broccoli all winter long and they never froze out. Who would know? I’m in 7B, broccoli is easy to grow and fun to eat.

  • @LilChelle
    @LilChelle Рік тому +2

    Finally 😊 I posted about this on one of your videos. On another note we buy lettuce variety pks that are whole bunches and I have those a cabbage stem leftover from one we got at the store because mine aren’t ready yet and they’re growing great. I moved the cabbage outside today. I did the same thing with the crown of a pineapple and it’s almost time to repot it and move it outside. To do pineapple you cut the crown or green leafy part off the top of the pineapple then remove several layers of leaves from bottom til you see roots. Plant in a container and keep moist not wet until it’s warm enough to set outside. Bring it in every winter or first sign of frost in your area.

  • @cablegrinch
    @cablegrinch Рік тому

    Our new favorite channel! Keep making these videos! 👍

  • @CatherineStoweAuthor
    @CatherineStoweAuthor Рік тому +1

    Hi Justin, I love your videos and cheerful attitude. 😀👍 I grew up on a farm and we used to eat everything, from plants and animals, so broccoli leaves too. Just please, please, ditch that non-stick pan, it's toxic and it kills you, and nobody wants that. 😊

  • @JRRiso
    @JRRiso Рік тому

    I love home-cooked leaf omlets....Look really tasty

  • @ReseCole
    @ReseCole Рік тому

    Can't wait to try them. Was looking at my plants wondering if broccoli leaves could be eaten. Your video made my mouth water!

  • @jisson57
    @jisson57 Рік тому +1

    I love this content because it's informative and also has a few funny moments too!

  • @maverick_trail
    @maverick_trail Рік тому +8

    I like how the safari hat goes from garden to kitchen like nothing.

  • @moomoocho1196
    @moomoocho1196 Рік тому +1

    Great video buddy 👍 man you can cook!

  • @lllll99999-f
    @lllll99999-f Рік тому

    Beautiful garden! Appreciate that Info. So excited to go cut monstrous broccoli leaves now : )
    That omelette looked so yummy

  • @thepurplegardener4856
    @thepurplegardener4856 Рік тому +1

    Love this! You can cook too!

  • @grahamlindsay1263
    @grahamlindsay1263 Рік тому +1

    Now I know I'm going to do when the guest chefs appear for the the first fire of the new smoker

  • @OrcaBeach
    @OrcaBeach Рік тому

    Some great ideas! Thanks for this video. My leaves are so nice on my broccoli and the florets are almost done. I'm going to start eating them!!

  • @carriemorgan8248
    @carriemorgan8248 Рік тому +4

    Thanks! Looking forward to giving it a try soon! Hope you survived using a metal spatula on that lovely non-stick.pan! 😂 Mu son even knows no metal on my pots!

  • @Ricosyard
    @Ricosyard Рік тому +1

    Awesome video thanks man I’m subscribing

  • @margaretkennedy6719
    @margaretkennedy6719 Рік тому +2

    Great idea .. love all greens … wish I grew my own Broccoli to give it a try …Omelettes are my favourite “fast food” …thanks for posting.. New subscriber from Scotland 👌🏻

    • @RealALSK
      @RealALSK Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much for watching! That is so awesome, Scotland! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @gracie2375
    @gracie2375 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff

  • @chiefredbird7315
    @chiefredbird7315 Рік тому +1

    Good info

  • @AmericanEcho
    @AmericanEcho Рік тому

    I didn’t die! I’m not one to be wasteful. That’s for the tip. I understand that plants want us healthy so we could feed them when we pass on. It’s a circle of life. You’re doing a good thing. Keep it up. Don’t stop we all need this kind of encouragement to live a healthier life. Can you dig it?

  • @alicecowan3499
    @alicecowan3499 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video! I will from now on be eating my broccoli green!

  • @JulesGardening
    @JulesGardening Рік тому +1

    Excellent suggestions.
    And good luck with the nursery this spring.

  • @JerevaChristensen
    @JerevaChristensen Рік тому

    Thanks. Great ideas. I was wondering about eating the leaves!

  • @JulieAnnScott
    @JulieAnnScott Рік тому +1

    Yes a Great Video!! 👍

  • @TomParnelle
    @TomParnelle Рік тому +4

    Justin this was a great video. Can you cook Broccoli leaves like Bruce does his collards? Never thought of eating broccoli leaves until this video. Definitely will try it out.

  • @melissamoore5785
    @melissamoore5785 Рік тому +1

    I would eat them if I could grow broccoli. Living in KC and the bugs are horrid…Japanese beetles destroyed my garden last year. 😢 love your channel 😊

  • @hillbillylivestock4162
    @hillbillylivestock4162 Рік тому +1

    😆 good food!
    (You also proved that bacon and onion and cheese make everything better!)

  • @lisapearce4338
    @lisapearce4338 Рік тому

    That looks so good 😊

  • @melissahiggins2560
    @melissahiggins2560 Рік тому +1

    If you harvest leaves will the plant still produce broccoli heads?

  • @thewisceeeggg1624
    @thewisceeeggg1624 Рік тому +2

    Yummy 😋

  • @islandsuds3983
    @islandsuds3983 Рік тому +1

    The superman jump! 🤣🤣

  • @hartkasa6055
    @hartkasa6055 8 місяців тому

    Also just found out brocoli leaves can be eaten! Wish the supermarkets can sell them too. I have never seen them anywhere not even in sunday markets.

  • @TheMontyOriginal
    @TheMontyOriginal Рік тому +1

    I'm never planted broccoli in my vegetable garden.....well, until now.

  • @SiarlW
    @SiarlW 9 місяців тому

    I feel like I’ve wasted my life not knowing this 😅 can’t wait to try broccoli leaves this summer!

  • @jyothirmai_2204
    @jyothirmai_2204 Рік тому +1

    👌👌👌

  • @abby8133
    @abby8133 Рік тому +2

    What are the dimensions of your raised beds? Also what type/size wood did you use? So glad I came across your channel! 🙌

    • @RealALSK
      @RealALSK Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Let me ask him!

    • @RealALSK
      @RealALSK Рік тому +1

      4x8 22” high pressure treated pine!
      Thanks for watching!

    • @abby8133
      @abby8133 Рік тому

      Ok great thank you!

    • @RealALSK
      @RealALSK Рік тому

      @@abby8133 absolutely! Happy to help!

  • @bballanalytics1552
    @bballanalytics1552 3 місяці тому

    enjoyed this

  • @sureshchiatar9641
    @sureshchiatar9641 Рік тому

    Good to know, I thought you could eat it all along

  • @JustGrowingNDetroit
    @JustGrowingNDetroit Рік тому

    Love this video

  • @christineroberts1451
    @christineroberts1451 Рік тому +1

    Lol!!! Can you do a video on deer fencing? My garden has been destroyed this winter!😭

  • @robinwhitsell1995
    @robinwhitsell1995 Рік тому +1

    Your garden is ridiculously beautiful! How did you project from that $%%^&%##% “bomb cyclone”? All my brassicas died. 😔

  • @nzcatz760
    @nzcatz760 7 днів тому

    I was wondering about the leaves. Would you be able to use the leaves after you get the main brocolli and side shoots ornwouldnit become bitter? Thanks for the video.

  • @ireneo.9869
    @ireneo.9869 Рік тому +1

    That's it. I'm off to the garden to cut some broccoli leaves...

  • @karenwestby-gibson758
    @karenwestby-gibson758 Рік тому +2

    What about Cauliflower leaves?

  • @benda777nba
    @benda777nba 11 місяців тому

    I would love a garden bed like that! I have the space but not the time! It just seems so much work😂

  • @aimeetetrault
    @aimeetetrault Рік тому +1

    I had no idea you could eat broccoli leaves!

  • @louisejacobs8280
    @louisejacobs8280 Рік тому

    Lovely Omelette.

  • @ajab3927
    @ajab3927 9 місяців тому

    What fertilizer you use?

  • @kathylejeune9378
    @kathylejeune9378 Рік тому +1

    Great Video and I will check it out! Get yourself some "Slap yo Mama seasoning! Better than Tony's! The more you add the hotter it gets!

  • @ladyryan902
    @ladyryan902 Рік тому +1

    Sometimes my broccoli wouldn't head up so I cooked leaves with radish n turnip tops n all other greens..and I cringed everytime you used the metal spatula on that pan 😄

  • @CALI714GS
    @CALI714GS Місяць тому

    Nooooice! 🙌🏽

  • @mistersmith8962
    @mistersmith8962 Рік тому +1

    Lettuce know in the comments

  • @zone4garlicfarm
    @zone4garlicfarm Рік тому +1

    Broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, kohlrabi and brussels sprouts are different cultivars of one species. I stopped growing collards and kale 20 years ago because the leaves from my broccoli, kohlrabi and brussels sprouts could replace them in my diet. Collards and kale seemed like a waste of garden space. Kohlrabi has the sweetest and most tender leaves of all of them.
    Swiss chard and beets are one species, too. One develops a big edible root and the other doesn't. The greens are exactly the same except for color. If the color matters, grow both. If not, only grow beets and eat the greens.

  • @MinkesMom
    @MinkesMom Рік тому +4

    Brussel Sprout Leaves!!! Much tastier than cabbage.

    • @skgreenhouse
      @skgreenhouse  Рік тому +1

      🤔 I'll have to give them a shot!

    • @MinkesMom
      @MinkesMom Рік тому +1

      @@skgreenhouse One of my fav foods & plentiful early. The taste is awesome!

  • @hdcoletti
    @hdcoletti Рік тому +1

    I juice them

  • @user-ym5io2ul1o
    @user-ym5io2ul1o Рік тому +1

    What broccoli variety do you have planted?

  • @debracalvin6737
    @debracalvin6737 Рік тому +1

    I use my broccoli leaves as a substitute for hamburger buns and taco shells.

  • @timmooney2460
    @timmooney2460 10 місяців тому

    I did not know how to use my used up brocoli plant.

  • @judyanderson2807
    @judyanderson2807 Рік тому +1

    Now I would like to grow cabbage…