Broccoli Substitutes

Out of broccoli? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

Need to convert broccoli between cups, grams, or ounces first? Open the broccoli converter.

What to use instead of broccoli

  • Cauliflower

    Produce swap

    1 cup chopped broccoli = 1 cup chopped cauliflower (1:1 by volume)

    Closest swap by texture and cook time. Cauliflower (111 g/cup) is heavier than broccoli (95 g/cup) and much milder, so the dish loses the green-vegetal note. Roasts, steams, and rices the same way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for broccoli?
There are 1 workable substitutes for broccoli, depending on what you have on hand and which property of broccoli matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1 cup chopped broccoli = 1 cup chopped cauliflower (1:1 by volume). Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting broccoli change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the broccoli converter
How do I measure broccoli accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The broccoli converter on this site converts between whole items, cups, US cups, grams, ounces, and pounds, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the broccoli converter

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