How to Microwave Frozen Broccoli
Microwave frozen broccoli for an inexpensive, easy, one serving vegetable side dish for any meal. You don't need to add water, just pour 1-2 cups frozen broccoli in a microwave safe dish with a lid and cook!
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Servings: 1 person
Equipment
- Microwave
- Microwave safe dish with lid
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- Optional add-ins: parmesan cheese, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, etc.
Instructions
- Add 1-2 cups frozen broccoli to a microwave safe dish. Cover with tight fitting lid or plastic wrap.Do not thaw broccoli before microwaving it. It's best when cooked from frozen.
- Microwave 1 cup frozen broccoli for 2 minutes (I used a 1100 watt microwave). Microwave 2 cups frozen broccoli for 2 minutes 30 seconds. Microwave at 30 second increments after that until warmed or to desired softness.
Notes
- Frozen vegetables from the store have already been cooked, so thawed frozen broccoli for instance wouldn't be the same in a recipe that calls for raw broccoli.
- I tested adding water and not adding water, when I added water to the broccoli, it got much softer. I liked it without the added water.
- Frozen broccoli will still steam, when it's cooked in a microwave safe bowl with a tight fitting lid. It's got ice crystals in it that will evaporate and create steam in the lidded bowl.
- A glass bowl heats up a bit slower than silicone or plastic, so you'll probably have to start with cooking broccoli in a glass container for 3 minutes+.
- Since all microwaves cook differently, you'll have to figure out how long it takes in your particular model. Start with less time and cook additional 30 seconds at a time.
- Optional add-ins: add toppings after cooking. Freshly grated parmesan, garlic salt, kosher salt Italian seasonings, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes are all great toppings for your broccoli.
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