She pulled out more broccoli from her shopping bag.

“Or you’re free to just cut them.”

The mom then pulled a knife from the waistband of her pants and sliced off a stem for demonstration.

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“We’re done.”

As for the stems?

“I just leave these in the store.

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I don’t need it.

Ya’ll can have it.”

She wiped her hands together.

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The video has almost 5 million views so far.

The hack, while it could save you money, generated controversy online.

“Karen 101,” said one commenter."

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“Do you remove the core of apples, too,” asked another.

“Do you peel the bananas too?”

“Saved a whole 5 cents there.

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“No matter as long as you secure your 12 cents.

“Others online noted that the stem is, in fact, edible.

A great example is a recipe by Curtis Stone that heroes shaved broccoli stalk as a main ingredient.”

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you might Indeed Eat the Broccoli Stem

It’s true, you might cook the broccoli stem.

We recommend saving it for long cooking soups, in ourguideto steaming broccoli.

In fact, broccoli is also a versatile food that can be added to a variety of dishes.

It can be steamed, roasted, or added to soups and stews.

It can also be eaten raw, either as a snack or as part of a salad.

Broccoli stems, like the florets, are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.

It is a pop in of cruciferous vegetable that is packed with nutrients and has numerous health benefits.

Here are some tips to help you save money on your grocery bill: