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Aztec broccoli

noun

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  1. Synonym of huauzontle.

    • I heard bitterns boom across the marshes and listened to blackbirds sing; I watched Aztec broccoli sprout and the sun rise over the sea.
    • Aztec broccoli is closely related to Mexican tree spinach. It's a good source of polyphenols, such as flavonoids, tannins and saponin.
    • Oca (right), the first unusual vegetable I grew, soon became a staple. Although Aztec broccoli (left) grew well, the flavor wasn't standout.

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