How and how long to cook broccoli and cauliflower so that it tastes good: not everyone knows

21.11.2023 13:57

These vegetables contain many useful elements that help strengthen the body and maintain the figure.

But in order for such food not to lose its unique properties and to be tasty, it is important to learn how to cook it correctly.

The easiest option is to boil broccoli and cauliflower.

How to cook broccoli

If the product is fresh, it should be washed and divided into inflorescences.

Frozen broccoli does not need to be washed or defrosted.

Broccoli
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The cooking process is simple. You need to boil the water, add salt, and then cook the vegetables for 5 minutes over medium heat.

In this case, the cabbage will be crispy. If you want a softer product, you will have to cook it for about 8-10 minutes.

It is important to take into account that fresh cabbage takes longer to cook.

If you want to get a brighter taste, you need to pay attention to the spices. An excellent combination will be with garlic, black pepper, zest.

How to Cook Cauliflower

Frozen inflorescences do not need to be defrosted and washed beforehand, but with fresh ones you cannot do without such a procedure.

The vegetable pieces must be placed into already boiling water.

If desired, you can add salt to the liquid to taste.

The cabbage should be kept on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor

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  1. How to cook broccoli
  2. How to Cook Cauliflower