Broccoli is a great addition to any meal because of its high levels of vitamins and minerals.It's a delicious vegetable that tastes great on its own or with a variety of other meats or vegetables.These steps will show you how to cook broccoli.The prep time was 15 minutes, the cook time 3 minutes and the total time 20 minutes.
Step 1: The broccoli needs to be cleaned.
A thorough rinse is fine if you bought broccoli at a grocery store.If you grow your own broccoli, soak it in salted water for 10 minutes, then rinse it thoroughly.A common garden pest is cabbage loopers.The cabbage loopers are green in their stage of development.They can be a real appetite killer, though they are harmless.There are worms in the water.You can dispose of the cabbage loopers by skimming them off the water's surface.
Step 2: The main stem has a trunk.
The broccoli is thick.The broccoli's stem is completely usable, but the last inch or so is not as tasty.You can either eat the stem or throw it away.
Step 3: The florets need to be cut.
You can break the broccoli into smaller pieces by cutting the trunks.Cut below the crown if you don't like the stalks.If you want to get more mileage out of your broccoli, cut the stalks further away from the main stem.
Step 4: A steamer basket is in the saucepan.
Place a saucepan with 2 inches of water, insert a steamer basket, place a cover on the pan, and place it on a burner over medium heat.The water should be boiled.
Step 5: The broccoli should be placed in the steamer basket.
Place the broccoli in the steamer basket and replace the lid on the pan.
Step 6: The broccoli should be steamed.
Depending on how much broccoli you are cooking, allow it to steam for 3 - 5 minutes.
Step 7: It should be removed from the heat.
The pan needs to be removed from the burner.The broccoli will get soggy quickly if they don't stop cooking.
Step 8: It's up to you to serve.
You can serve the broccoli plain, with sauce or seasoning, or incorporate it into another recipe.
Step 9: The package has broccoli.
Take out the broccoli by cutting or tearing the package.It is possible that it is easier to cut the package.
Step 10: The broccoli should be cooked on a stove top.
The desired portion should be in a pot with 2–3 inches of water.When the water starts to boil, warm it over medium heat.Remove the pot from the stove.If you're cooking it in a microwave, cook it for 1 - 3 minutes depending on the strength of your microwave and the amount of broccoli being cooked.The broccoli should be cooked in water.If it's still partially frozen, cook it for more time in 30 second intervals, and then remove it from the microwave.It should be placed in a microwave-safe dish with 1 inch of water.
Step 11: Take and serve.
You can serve the broccoli plain or with seasoning after you strain it.
Step 12: The broccoli should be as dry as possible.
If it's from a grocery store, you don't need to wash it again.
Step 13: The broccoli should be separated from the stems.
The broccoli's bushy parts should be removed from the stems.Make sure you wash the dirt off the stems before you eat them.
Step 14: The skillet should be filled with 2 heaping cups.You can cook vegetable oil over high heat.
It should be cooked for at least 30 seconds.
Step 15: The broccoli will be added to the oil.
Add a pinch of salt to it.
Step 16: Place the broccoli in a bowl.
This will protect it from the oil.
Step 17: The stems should be added a minute later.
The stems should be added later because they will cook quicker.
Step 18: The broccoli should be green and tender.
This will mean that it's ready.
Step 19: It's up to you to serve.
You can serve the broccoli with other veggies.
Step 20: Place your oven in the middle of the room at a temperature of 425F (218 C).
Step 21: The broccoli should be as dry as possible.
It will end up wet if it's wet.
Step 22: The broccoli needs to be separated from the stems.
The broccoli's bushy parts should be removed from the stems.Make sure you wash the dirt off of the stems before you eat them.It is possible to cut off the last inch or so of the stems.
Step 23: The broccoli should be tossed with 3 ounces of olive oil and half an ounce of salt.
Step 24: The broccoli will be placed on the baking sheet.
Place it in a single layer.
Step 25: It can be roasted for 25 minutes.
It should be roasted until it's caramelized.
Step 26: It's up to you to serve.
The roasted veggies can be served with a squeeze of lemon.
Step 27: The broccoli should be separated from the stems.
The broccoli's bushy parts should be cut away from the stems.Make sure you wash the dirt off of the stems before you eat them.The stems can be cut off, which will be a bit tougher and less tasty.
Step 28: Next to the stove, place a bowl of ice water.
Step 29: The water should be brought to a boil.
Make sure it's boiling fast.
Step 30: Salt is added to the water.
Step 31: The broccoli should be added to the water.
Cook them for about 1 - 1.5 minutes.
Step 32: The broccoli should be removed with a spoon.
Step 33: Place it in the ice water.
Step 34: The water should return to a boil.
The stems should be cooked until they are crisp-tender.This should take about 1.5 minutes.If you want softer veggies, cook them for another 30 seconds.When you're done, place them in the ice water.
Step 35: It's time to serve.
Enjoy blanched broccoli in a platter, salad, frittata, or another casserole.