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How to Blanch Broccoli
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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 51 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons salt optional
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and add 2 teaspoons of salt if desired. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- While the water is heating, prepare a large bowl with cold water and ice for an ice bath.
- Once the water is boiling, gently add the broccoli florets and let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
- Using a slotted spoon, quickly transfer the blanched broccoli from the boiling water to the ice bath to halt the cooking process.
- After the broccoli has cooled in the ice bath, drain it well and pat the florets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- DEVOUR!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.05g
Sodium
825mg
(34%)
Potassium
478mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
942IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
135mg
(150%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 825mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 942IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 135mg | 150% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.