Broccoli is a hybrid vegetable obtained by crossing regular broccoli with Chinese broccoli. They are rich in folic acid, but also in vitamins A and C. Broccoli is more delicate than regular broccoli, so it cooks in minutes. You can brown them in a pan, roast them and steam them, not to mention that they can be eaten raw. Using them as a side dish or to enrich a dish, broccoli is a healthy and tasty vegetable that you can use in numerous recipes!
Ingrediants
Stir-fried broccoli
- 450 g of broccoli
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan
- Salt to taste.
Roasted Broccoli
- 450 g of broccoli
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Chilli, chopped to taste
- Salt to taste
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Clean the Broccoli
Step 1. Detach the florets from the stem
Remove the individual inflorescences from the stem with the help of your hands or a knife. Try to get small pieces, the same size as a morsel.
Step 2. Don't cut the stems
Unlike regular broccoli, which has a woody stem, broccoli has a soft, nutrient-rich stem, so you'll want to leave it as intact as possible. Leave the entire stem to savor them at their best and fill up on nutrients.
Step 3. Wash the broccoli in the sink
Put them in a colander, so you don't have to hold them for the duration of the wash. Wash the florets with cold water to remove any dirt that may be left on the broccoli. Rotate the pieces to make sure the water covers them entirely.
Wash the broccoli with cold water to prevent them from sagging
Method 2 of 4: Sauté the Broccoli in the Pan
Step 1. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Pour the oil into the pan, making sure it evenly lines the cooking surface. Heat it until it starts to sizzle.
Olive oil can be replaced with any other cooking oil
Step 2. Cook the broccoli in the pan with the oil
Use a wooden spoon to mix and coat the broccoli with oil.
Add 250 g of chopped asparagus to intensify the taste of the dish and fill up on vegetables
Step 3. Let the broccoli cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly
Keep stirring the broccoli in the oil to make sure they cook evenly. After 2 or 3 minutes, they should turn a deep green and you should be able to easily pierce the stems with a knife.
Cook the broccoli for less time if you prefer them more crunchy than soft
Step 4. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and sauté the broccoli
Rotate the butter in the pan to melt and coat the broccoli completely. Keep stirring to prevent the butter from burning at the bottom of the pan.
If desired, use regular butter. If you are using the salty one, add less salt when seasoning the broccoli
Step 5. Remove the broccoli from the pan and season with salt and Parmesan
Move the broccoli to a serving dish or bowl. Add some salt and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan. After seasoning them, stir them so that the salt and cheese flavor them evenly.
- Heat the serving dish in the microwave to keep the broccoli warm.
- Buy some Parmesan already grated to facilitate the preparation of the recipe.
Method 3 of 4: Roast the Broccoli
Step 1. Place the broccoli on a baking sheet
Spread the broccoli on the baking sheet avoiding to pile them up. This will ensure even cooking once you put them in the oven.
Line the baking sheet with aluminum foil so you can clean it up easily. At the end of cooking, all you have to do is remove the aluminum foil (after it has cooled) and throw it away
Step 2. Crush 3 cloves of garlic with the side of a knife and place them in the pan
Place the wedges on a cutting board. Place the blade of a kitchen knife on top of a wedge and apply firm pressure to crush it. Repeat the procedure with all the wedges and distribute them evenly in the pan.
Step 3. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the broccoli
Pour it slowly, covering all the broccoli, then mix with your hands to make sure it is evenly distributed over each broccoli.
You can use any other cooking oil instead of olive oil
Step 4. Cook the broccoli at 180 ° C for 12 minutes
Place the pan on the center rack of the oven and set the timer for 12 minutes. Once the broccoli has finished roasting, it will turn a deep green and the stems should take on a slightly crunchy texture.
Step 5. Season the broccoli with salt and chopped red pepper
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and chopped chilli at a time on the broccoli. Stir them every time you add the toppings, so that they are evenly flavored. Taste the broccoli from time to time until you get a satisfying result.
Use larger amounts of chopped chili to spice them up
Method 4 of 4: Steam Broccoli in the Microwave Oven
Step 1. Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl
Use a glass or ceramic bowl for microwave cooking. Prepare the amount of broccoli you want to cook and put them in the bowl, but don't fill it to the point where it goes over the edge.
- The ceramic and glass bowls become hot after cooking in the microwave. Make sure you take them out of the oven using an oven mitt.
- If the broccoli are too large for the bowl, cut off the ends of the stems. Don't throw them away: leave them in the bowl to cook them.
Step 2. Add 3 tablespoons of water for every 450g of broccoli
Pour the water into the bowl with a spoon until you have the right amount.
Step 3. Cover the bowl entirely with a lid or plate
Make sure it is tightly closed so that no steam can escape during cooking. Use a lid that is a suitable size for the bowl or cover it with a microwave-safe dish.
For lack of anything else, you can cover the bowl with a sheet of cling film
Step 4. Cook the broccoli on maximum power for 3 or 3 and a half minutes
When cooked, they should be crunchy and deep green. If you don't know microwave power, try cooking them for 2.5 minutes at first. Check if they have finished cooking; if not, add a minute of cooking.
The green of the broccoli will become darker when cooked
Step 5. Remove the bowl from the oven being careful not to burn yourself
Season the broccoli with butter and salt. Remove the bowl from the microwave with the help of an oven mitt and remove the lid. Add the butter measuring 1 tablespoon for every 450 g of broccoli and season with salt until you get a satisfactory result.
