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How To Boil Broccoli

A step by step guide for tender boiled broccoli.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Western
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 52kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli
  • salt
  • water

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
  • Trim the broccoli and trim it into similar-sized pieces.
  • Add the raw broccoli florets to boiling water and boil for 3-5 minutes, depending on their size.
  • Test for doneness around the 3-minute mark.
  • Cook longer, as needed, until they are as tender as you desire.
  • Drain the boiled broccoli and place it in a serving dish.
  • Season as desired, then serve.

Notes

  • Trim the fresh broccoli into florets just before cooking. Broccoli will begin to go limp once it has been cut. 
  • Cut the broccoli florets as evenly as possible for even cooking. 
  • Cut medium-sized florets.  Tiny florets will tend to fall apart. 
  • Wash the broccoli to remove any dirt.
  • Generously salt the water. 
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the broccoli.
  • Broccoli will turn bright green when you cook it. 
  • Broccoli will be fork tender when it is cooked. 
  • Add butter, parmesan cheese, black pepper, and additional seasoning to season your broccoli after cooking. 
  • Serve your broccoli right away for the best flavor.
  • There are 0 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

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