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How to Cut Broccoli

A step by step tutorial for how to cut broccoli into large or small florets from a crown, separate the stems, and not leave a mess of green buds behind on your cutting board!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 52 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli

Instructions

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  1. Hold the broccoli with the stem facing up on a cutting board and use your knife to remove the florets from the crown, leaving about 1 inch of stem on each piece.
  2. When you get to the center of the crown, place the stem flat on the cutting board and cut down to separate the large bunch of florets from the thick stem.
  3. Hold a larger floret with the stem facing up on the cutting board and slice vertically into the stem about 1" inch.
  4. Use your hands to pull apart the two florets.
  5. To make smaller florets, continue at this point. Use your knife to cut the stem off of the floret close to the base where the buds start. Set stem aside.
  6. Use your knife to slice just a little big through the base of the small floret.
  7. Pull small floret apart into two pieces.
  8. Place the florets in a colander and rinse. Shake dry. You're now ready to eat it raw or use it to cook with!

Notes

  • Store cut, prepared broccoli in an airtight container for up to 5 days in your refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Calories 52kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 480mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 947IU (19%) Vitamin C 136mg (151%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52

% Daily Value*

Calories 52kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 480mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 947IU 19%
Vitamin C 136mg 151%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.