Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for broccolini
Best swap for broccolini: Baby broccoli. Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1.
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 Broccolini?
Broccolini and Baby Broccoli are the same ingredient under different names, so swap one for the other 1:1. Another option is Broccoli, 1:1 by weight; peel the thick stem and cut the head into long, thin spears. The table below also lists Broccoli Rabe and Asparagus, 4 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Baby broccoli | Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1. |
| Broccoli | 1:1 by weight; peel the thick stem and cut the head into long, thin spears |
| Broccoli rabe | 1:1; more bitter - blanch first to tame |
| Asparagus | 1:1 by weight; similar tender-stem 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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