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HOW TO COOK FROZEN BROCCOLI
This recipe gives instructions for how to cook frozen broccoli and add a ton of flavor. If you want directions for microwave, roasting, stir frying, steaming or cooking in a skillet, please visit the post at www.loavesanddishes.net
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 quart of water
- 4 Tbs butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bag frozen broccoli
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tbs soy sauce
- More salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the water in a medium sized saucepan on the stove top and heat over medium heat till boiling.
- Add the butter, salt and pepper to the water.
- Put the frozen broccoli into the water and allow water to come to a boil again.
- Remove the broccoli using a large slotted spoon or a kitchen spider as it starts to boil.
- Place in a bowl and sprinkle with the garlic powder and soy sauce. Mix well and then taste. Add more salt and pepper as needed to taste.
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Notes
- Remove the broccoli just as it comes back to a boil.
- It is already cooked, we are essentially just heating it back up and adding flavor.
- It is important to taste the broccoli and add the soy sauce and salt and pepper.
- Lots of times frozen vegetables have no flavor at all.
- You can substitute Worcestershire sauce for the soy sauce if you want.
Nutrition Information
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
1247mg
(52%)
Potassium
499mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1300IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
135.5mg
(151%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1247mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1300IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 135.5mg | 151% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.