Is there a good way to steam broccoli if you dont have a steamer??

Question

I need it for a pasta

Answer 1

Yes....place broccoli in a pot that has a lid, season the broccoli, add 1 inch of water in the bottom of the pot, and cover. Cook for 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender. This is the method I always use at home!

Answer 2

When I prepare broccoli, I don't have a steamer. I usually clean the broccoli first really well, then I put it into a stainless steal pot that I have a lid for. I add about an inch of water to the bottom of the pot. I put the pot on the burner and turn it on medium. The pot is covered with the lid. After 15 - 20 minutes, I check to make sure the broccoli is tender. If not, I cook it a little longer, if so, I remove it from the burner and take it out of the pot to stop the cooking. Then use it in another recipe or serve as a side dish with whatever I'm having for dinner. Good luck with steaming your broccoli.

Answer 3

I sometimes the way Apples does but I cut a deep cross in the stem. So the stem gets cooked the same time like the flowers. The water I use for a broccoli cream soup.

Sometimes I take the microwave. After washing the broccoli, crossing the stem. I'll put it in a microwave pot and expose it for three minutes to radiation. Then three minutes wait. Two minutes radiation, two minutes wait. Then I look into the pot. If the stem is not well cooked another minute radiation.

The same way I do with cauliflower, but when I steam it I use my pressure pot.

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Answer 4

Fill a large pot up with an inch or two of water, and bring the water to a boil. Then set a colander into the pot so the colander doesn't touch the water, and place your broccoli into the colander, place a lid onto the pot and cook until the broccoli is nice and tender.

Answer 5

Toss it in with the boiling pasta for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time, and drain it right along with the pasta. Just don't forget to salt your cooking water or it's going to taste really bland.

Answer 6

put it in a pyrex container or glass measuring cup. put a bit of water in the container, cover and microwave on high for a few minutes.

i usually by this broccoli wokley brand stuff at grocery store, you punch holes with a fork in the bag and nuke it per the directions. It is brilliant.

or glad has some new steam bags. just saw them at target.

Answer 7

In the microwave...
1. Prepare your vegetables for cooking. After washing thoroughly, cut vegetables into equal-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.

2. Place vegetables in a large, microwave-safe bowl (a glass bowl, for example).

3. Add water to cover your vegetables — the water should be shallow in the bowl.

4. Cover the bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap and turn over one corner to vent.

5. Microwave on high for 4 to 8 minutes (depending on thickness of vegetable) or until your veggies reach the desired consistency.

Answer 8

I saw a new commercial a few times for these new steaming bags that you put veggies in and microwave for just a few minutes. It sounds great to me. I will be getting them on my next shopping visit. Unfortunately I don't remember the brand, but you should find them on the isle with the Glad and Ziplock bags.

Answer 9

COOK IT AT THE END OF THE BOIL TIME WITH YOUR PASTA! OR USE THOSE ZIPLOCK STEAMER BAGS FOR THE MICROWAVE!