preparing your broccoli

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rasczak

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i was just eating some bioled broc (tasted good) and was wondering how the collective OT does theirs.

mine I boil until almost tender (al dente if it were pasta) the sautee in a pan with olive oil butter and salt. I will usually top with shredded mozzarella or medium cheddar.

 
Drako

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Steamed, never boiled.

Edit: Add butter/salt or sharp cheddar after steaming.
 
KeithTalent

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Steam it for a very short period of time with nothing else on it. I like it still crunchy. Definitely one of my favourite veggies.

KT
 
Joemonkey

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i guess roasted would be the closest... put a bunch of it in a 9x9 pan, drizzle some olive oil on it, little salt and pepper, put it in the oven for a while
 
Kaido

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Steamed. Salt & pepper, sometimes garlic powder.

Cheese sauce is awesome with it.
 
Perknose

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Originally posted by: Drako
Steamed, never boiled.
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^^^ Tits.

If you BOIL it, you're either retarded or English (or both.) All the vitamins are leeched into the water.

Myself, I love steamed broccoli simply as is. The less you process your veggies, the more of their health benefits you preserve.

The one thing I sometimes (but only sometimes) put on my steamed broccoli is a simple but sinfully delicious sauce of nutritional yeast heavily dissolved in heated butter.

If you must saute it, though, add garlic to your olive oil or butter and enjoy.
 
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Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Steam it for a very short period of time with nothing else on it. I like it still crunchy. Definitely one of my favourite veggies.

KT
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Nothing worse than mushy broccoli. It should still have some firmness to it, same with asparagus.

I'm with you in all it needs is some salt. Or the mother of all broccoli toppers - hollandaise.
 
40Hands

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I usually use it in stir fries with noodles. Because I need to cook the noodles beforehand, I boil water and put a strainer over the water with the broccoli in it and put a glass cover over it. I then use the (now green) water to cook the noodles.
 
rivan

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Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Steam it for a very short period of time with nothing else on it. I like it still crunchy. Definitely one of my favourite veggies.

KT
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:thumbsup:
 
Kaido

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As far as steaming goes, it's really handy to have an electric steamer. Simply fill the base with water from your faucet and plug it in, dump in however many veggies you want, and spin the timer dial. It's $30 on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Black-De...-Steamer/dp/B00006IUVM

Frozen broccoli takes 20 minutes, fresh takes 15. I prefer frozen because I only have to buy a big bag from Sam's Club every couple of months. If you really want to have some fun, get yourself a FoodSaver:

http://www.foodsaver.com/Index.aspx

I make individual-sized veggie packets for broccoli, green beans, mixed veggies, cauliflower, etc. It's almost like having a TV Dinner handy. Completely removes freezer burn and lets your veggies last 2-3 years. This is REALLY handy for stir-frying too.
 
Perknose

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Originally posted by: Kaido
As far as steaming goes, it's really handy to have an electric steamer. Simply fill the base with water from your faucet and plug it in, dump in however many veggies you want, and spin the timer dial. It's $30 on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Black-De...-Steamer/dp/B00006IUVM

Frozen broccoli takes 20 minutes, fresh takes 15. I prefer frozen because I only have to buy a big bag from Sam's Club every couple of months. If you really want to have some fun, get yourself a FoodSaver:

http://www.foodsaver.com/Index.aspx

I make individual-sized veggie packets for broccoli, green beans, mixed veggies, cauliflower, etc. It's almost like having a TV Dinner handy. Completely removes freezer burn and lets your veggies last 2-3 years. This is REALLY handy for stir-frying too.
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I hear you on the convenience front. :thumbsup:

...but, to me, frozen broccoli SUCKS and is simply no fair substitute for fresh.

To continue, I can handle frozen peas and frozen corn, but frozen broccoli and frozen brussels sprouts blow chunks, in my highly esteemed gustatory opinion. ;)

Edit: Something happens to their consistency in the freezing process which essentially punks them out, imho.
 
Kanalua

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Steamed

or

tossed with some olive oil, Parmesan, s&p, garlic powder and paprika...spread on a roasting sheet and roast for about 30-45 min.
 
JDub02

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steamed then mix with a little butter, salt, and pepper.

or for extra excitement, melt some velveeta with a bit of milk and pour over steamed broccoli.
 
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