Romanesco Cauliflower

Romanesco cauliflower is one of the most unusual vegetable and forms of cauliflower that you will ever see. This unique vegetable (also called Romanesco broccoli and Romanesco cabbage) is grown only in Rome between the months of September and November.

The plant has been grown for sometime - but was never popular in the worldwide market until the early 1990's. The plant was derived from an ancient variety until researches from Holland found ways to improve upon it.

Its green florets are unusual to look at and amaze most people who first glance at it. The head of this cauliflower is lighter than White cauliflower - but has all of the important nutrients that we have come to expect from the vegetable.

Romanesco cauliflower tastes best when steamed and even better when you add a bit of lemon juice to it. It has a sweeter flavor than White cauliflower and is definitely something worth trying.