As part of HuffPosts Reclaim project, HuffPost Taste will focus on simple ways you can reduce food waste in your own home.

Its a mystery to us why people chop the florets off of broccoli and then throw out the stems. Its a waste of good food and good money. Plus, the stems are just as tasty as the tops, and the texture is in our humble opinion even better. Its buttery, tender and full of great flavor.

You dont really want to eat broccoli stems raw like you might the florets theyre just too hard but once you cook with them youll quickly see how good they are (and you will never again throw them out). You can use them in place of florets in stir-fries, you can turn them into actual fries, or turn to them as a healthy pasta alternative. There are so many great options.

Here are a few recipes to get you started.

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