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Perfect Steamed Broccoli

Learn how to prepare broccoli to perfection, in just minutes.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Head Broccoli (raw)

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Pot (with a lid)
  • Vegetable Steamer or Metal Strainer
  • Stove Top
  • Timer

Method
 

  1. Cut the raw broccoli into pieces
  2. Place the metal strainer into the pot and fill it to just below where the strainer starts
  3. Add the broccoli to the strainer inside the pot
  4. Cook for 5-6 minutes*
  5. Remove from the heat immediately
  6. Run cold water over the broccoli and dump out the water used to steam
  7. Sever or let cool for use in cold dishes

Notes

*Cook time will vary, depending on your stove top. I find that with an electric burner, it takes 6 minutes. However, when I use a gas burner, it steams faster. I always reduce the time it's cook for to 5 minutes.