If you prefer boiling them on the stove: Bring a pot of water to boil, add a bit of salt then toss in the freshly prepped pieces (as directed above). Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until the stalks are fork tender. You can also use a bamboo steamer, they’ll take about the same amount of time as boiling them.
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Microwave the broccoli on high for three to four minutes. You can check for doneness after two and a half minutes by taking the bowl out of the microwave and poking the broccoli with a fork. If the broccoli is soft and tender, it is ready; if the broccoli is hard, then you will need to cook it some more.
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Microwave on high about 3-4 minutes. With a fork stab the broccoli to check to see if it is cooked to your liking. Do not overcook. Broccoli will retain its bright green color, crisp tenderness and sweetness if you cook it just until a fork can pierce the stalk.
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Ingredients. 1  1 1/2 pounds (680g) broccoli, cut into florets of even size. 2  3-4 Tbsp olive oil. 3  Juice from half a lemon, about 1 Tbsp.  Kosher 1  salt. 2-3 garlic cloves, minced.  Freshly ground black 1  pepper. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to  taste.
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1 Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). 2 Toss broccoli and garlic with olive oil, lemon juice, salt: In a large bowl toss the broccoli florets and minced garlic with olive oil and lemon juice until lightly coated. Sprinkle salt over the broccoli and toss to coat.
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Place water in a large pot on high heat until boiling. Cut and rinse broccoli and cauliflower in a colander. Place colander directly onto of pot with boiling water and cover. Let steam for approximately 10 mins. Salt and pepper as desired.
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Broccoli is healthy, and it can be tasty and delicious too if you know how to cook it. This wikiHow will teach you how to steam broccoli both on the stove and in the microwave. Prep time: 3-5 minutes. Cook time: 4-5 minutes. Total time: 7-10 minutes.
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Steaming Broccoli on the Stove. 1  1. Fill a pot with about an inch of water. You will be using this pot to steam the broccoli, so make sure that it is large enough to hold the broccoli and the steamer pot. 2  2. Place a steamer basket inside the pot. The bottom of the basket should not be touching the water. 3  3. Bring the water to a simmer.
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Here’s how…. 1  Wash and trim bunches then separate into smaller pieces, try to keep them in uniform sizes. 2  Arrange the pieces in a glass bowl or casserole dish and add a bit of water (no more than 2 tablespoons of water for 2 to 3 cups of fresh florets). Cover.
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Instructions. 1  Place water in a large pot on high heat until boiling. 2  Cut and rinse broccoli and cauliflower in a colander. 3  Place colander directly onto of pot with boiling water and cover.  Let steam for approximately 10 1  mins. Salt and pepper as desired.
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how long should you steam broccoli
You should steam a broccoli for 7 to 10 minutes. You should steam broccoli for 7 to 10 minutes.