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How to boil broccoli

In this post Im going to show you the steps on how to boil broccoli.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to boil broccoli
Servings: 4
Calories: 52kcal
Author: Bob

Equipment

  • 1 Chef knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Sauce pan
  • 1 Strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 Crown of broccoli

Instructions

  • Cut off the broccoli stem. Then cut into florets.
  • Put the florets in a saucepan with boiling water.
  • Simmer for 3-5 minutes or bright green.
  • Strain the water from the broccoli.
  • Put the florets in ice or cold water to stop them from cooking.
  • Now they are ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg