How to Boil Broccoli

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How to boil broccoli perfectly so it is not mushy is here. Boiled broccoli is a healthy side dish that is cheap and tasty with butter and salt

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: boiled, broccoli, stove, tender

Servings:

Author: Justine

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add a pinch of salt. Prepare head by removing the large hard stem and cutting florets into large bite size pieces.
Once boiling dump veggies into pot. Use a metal slotted spoon to stir every minute. Check tenderness after 2 minutes of consistent boiling, may take additional 1 depending on how soft you want it to be.
Immediately lift out pieces with slotted spoon allowing water to drip off. Transfer to a bowl and put a pat of butter on top with a sprinkle of salt and pepper before serving. (or make our garlic butter sauce)