How To Cook Broccoli

Mark Velov Author: Mark Velov Time for reading: ~3 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
How To Cook Broccoli

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Broccoli is a type of cauliflower. Broccoli is tastier and more nutritious than cauliflower, it differs from it in a high content of vitamins A, E, C, B, and a huge amount of useful minerals.

 
 

How much to cook fresh broccoli

Broccoli is a type of cauliflower. Broccoli is tastier and more nutritious than cauliflower, it differs from it in a high content of vitamins A, E, C, B, and a huge amount of useful minerals. Also, this cabbage contains proteins and carbohydrates. Broccoli is rich in vitamin C, which is why it has strong antioxidant properties. In terms of the amount of carotene, broccoli is second only to carrots, and vitamins C and E, together with zinc contained in cabbage, protect the body from free radicals.

Broccoli is a versatile cabbage: it is used for making side dishes, mashed potatoes, added to the first and second courses, casseroles and even complementary foods for babies. Remember some of the nuances of cooking broccoli:

- very carefully choose broccoli in the store. The fresher the cabbage, the tastier the dish will be.

- Before cooking, be sure to disassemble the broccoli into inflorescences and rinse thoroughly.

- it is correct to lay broccoli in already boiling water, with the addition of a small amount of salt.

The water should only lightly cover the cabbage.

- Be careful not to overcook the broccoli. Unlike cauliflower, it cooks very quickly. Overcooked broccoli loses its look and taste. On average, broccoli will be ready in 5-7 minutes. For salads, broccoli is boiled for 3-4 minutes to leave it slightly crispy.

Recipes with broccoli

Option 1
in a saucepan
Option 2
in a double boiler
Option 3
in the microwave
Option 4
in a slow cooker
Ingredients:
  • Water
  • Broccoli
  • Salt
We will need:
  • Pot
  • Knife

How to cook broccoli in a saucepan step by step instructions with photos

Step 1

 

For cooking, we need broccoli - 200 g, water - 250 ml, salt - a pinch, a knife, a saucepan.

Step 2

 

Cabbage must be disassembled into inflorescences.

Step 3

 

Rinse broccoli thoroughly under running water.

Step 4

 

Put the cabbage in boiling water, in which salt (0.3 tsp) is added. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 5-6 minutes. If you cook frozen broccoli, then it will take 10-12 minutes.

Step 5

 

Cabbage after cooking should keep its shape perfectly, not be boiled.

Step 6

 

Broccoli is ready to go.

Ingredients:
  • Water
  • Broccoli
We will need:
  • Double boiler
  • Knife

How to cook broccoli in a double boiler step by step instructions with photos

Step 1

 

For work, we need broccoli - 150 g, water - 150 ml, a knife, a double boiler.

Step 2

 

Broccoli cabbage needs to be disassembled into inflorescences.

Step 3

 

Rinse well under running water.

Step 4

 

Place cabbage florets in a steamer bowl.

Step 5

 

Steam for 10 minutes. Broccoli is ready to go.

Ingredients:
  • Water
  • Broccoli
  • Salt
We will need:
  • Knife
  • Food film
  • Microwave utensils

How to cook broccoli in the microwave step by step instructions with photos

Step 1

 

For work, we need broccoli - 100 g, water - 75 ml, salt - 1 pinch, cling film, knife, microwave dishes.

Step 2

 

Broccoli can be broken down into florets.

Step 3

 

Rinse well under running water.

Step 4

 

Put the cabbage in a bowl and pour hot water with salt dissolved in it.

Step 5

 

Cover the dish with cling film.

Step 6

 

Cook in the microwave at 800 W for 2 minutes. Leave in the microwave for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

 

Drain the water. The cabbage is ready to go.

Ingredients:
  • Water
  • Broccoli
We will need:
  • Knife
  • Multicooker

How to cook broccoli in a slow cooker step by step instructions with a photo

Step 1

 

To cook broccoli, we need water - 200 ml, a knife, a slow cooker.

Step 2

 

Cabbage (200 grams) disassemble into inflorescences.

Step 3

 

Rinse thoroughly under running water.

Step 4

 

Place broccoli and water in a multicooker bowl.

Step 5

 

Cook in the "Baking" mode for 12 minutes.

Step 6

 

Drain the water. Boiled broccoli is ready.

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