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How To Boil Broccoli
How To Boil Broccoli is made with broccoli.
- Prep
- 2 min
- Cook
- 1 min
- Total
- 3 min
- Original yield
- Serves 1
- Ingredients
- 4 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
2. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Get to know the ingredients
broccoli
In the method: Cut the broccoli head into florets
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 1. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 head broccoliIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tbsp water
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Season with black pepper and dress with melted butter(optional).
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: Cut the broccoli head into florets
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
What happens at the end?
Season with black pepper and dress with melted butter(optional).
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 1. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: cheflolaskitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.