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A bowl of broccoli with a slice of lemon.

How To Boil Broccoli

Jennifer
Enjoy this simple boiled broccoli as a nutritious side or addition to other recipes. Ready in 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head fresh broccoli
  • Water
  • Salt optional

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the broccoli under cold water. Trim the stem off and cut each floret into bite-size pieces. If desired, you can also cook the stem: simply slice off any blemishes and cut into small bite-size pieces.
  • Boil water in a pot. Add a pinch of salt (optional).
  • Add broccoli to boiling water. Cook for 3-4 mins until tender but firm. Pierce with a fork to check if it has reached the desired texture.
  • Drain broccoli using a colander.
  • Serve immediately. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 961mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1894IUVitamin C: 271mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 2mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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