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How to Blanch Broccoli
Blanching broccoli is a must-do step before freezing or adding it to your recipes. The results are always bright green, crisp-tender, and have the best flavor. This fail-safe method will help you achieve perfect broccoli every time! Here's how to blanch broccoli.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 15 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli cut
- 6 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt optional
Instructions
- Cut your head of broccoli into equally sized florets and wash thoroughly.
- Fill a large pot with the water and add salt to taste.
- There should be enough water to cover all the broccoli.
- Bring the water to a boil. In a separate bowl, fill with water and ice.
- Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the broccoli and immediately place it into the ice water.
- This will stop the cooking process and preserve the vibrant green color. Remove the broccoli from the ice water once cool.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
15kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
1195mg
(50%)
Potassium
139mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
274IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 15kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1195mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 274IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.