Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for baby broccoli
Best swap for baby broccoli: Broccolini, 1:1; essentially the same product sold under a different name.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Baby Broccoli?
The best swap for Baby Broccoli is Broccolini, 1:1; essentially the same product sold under a different name. Another option is Broccoli Florets, 1:1 by weight; cut smaller to mimic tender stems. The table below also lists Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan), 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Broccolini | 1:1; essentially the same product sold under a different name |
| Broccoli florets | 1:1 by weight; cut smaller to mimic tender stems |
| Chinese broccoli (gai lan) | 1:1; slightly more bitter, very similar texture |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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