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Bowl of boiled broccoli.
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How Long To Boil Broccoli

Learn how to boil broccoli for delicious, crisp-tender side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli
Servings: 4
Author: Heather Seeley

Ingredients

  • 1 crown of broccoli
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife, cut the stem off a head of broccoli. Carefully cut into bite size florets. If eating the stem, cut it into small pieces.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt.
  • Add in broccoli florets (and stem if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Drain the broccoli in a colander. Serve or season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg