To make frozen broccoli not soggy you should roast the frozen broccoli on high heat.
If you're steaming frozen broccoli and it's soggy then you're using too much water.
You want to use just enough water to steam the broccoli and not enough water to boil it which can result in soggy broccoli.
Frozen broccoli does cook a bit faster than fresh broccoli as the frozen broccoli is already partially cooked during the blanching process that frozen broccoli goes through.
To steam frozen broccoli without a steamer you can use a regular pot with a colander that fits into the pot.
Then add around an inch of water to the pot and place the Colander into the pot and add the frozen broccoli to the colander and put the lid on the pot.
You can also add just enough water to cover the bottom of a large skillet and then add about 3/4 cup of water and then add the frozen broccoli in an even layer and cover and steam the frozen broccoli over medium to high heat until tender and bright green.
You can overcook broccoli and overcooking broccoli is not a good thing.
When you overcook broccoli it causes the broccoli to break apart, lose it's color and diminish it's taste and also cause the broccoli to lose some of it's nutrients.
You should steam frozen broccoli as the frozen broccoli comes out better when steamed vs boiled.
However you can also boil the frozen broccoli if you prefer and it takes the same amount of time to steam or boil the frozen broccoli.
Steam the frozen broccoli for around 3 minutes to 4 minutes and then remove the lid to check the broccoli with a fork.
If your frozen broccoli is tender then it's cooked and you can turn the burner off.
If the frozen broccoli is not yet tender then put the lid back on the pot and steam the broccoli for another minute or two.
To steam cook frozen broccoli put a couple of inches of water in a pot over medium heat and then after the water is boiling add the steam basket or use a metal colander or sieve.
Then add the frozen broccoli and cover with a lid and allow the frozen broccoli to steam for 5 minutes to 8 minutes.
Frozen broccoli florets and frozen broccoli is partially cooked as it's blanched before it's frozen which partially cooks the broccoli.
There are 4 servings in a 12 ounce bag of frozen broccoli.
Frozen broccoli is good for stir fry and you can simply place the frozen broccoli in the stir fry without thawing it out.
Simply toss the frozen broccoli into the pan and continue cooking the stir fry as normal.
Frozen broccoli is good and when cooked properly the frozen broccoli can come out just as good as fresh broccoli would.
Frozen broccoli does taste the same as fresh broccoli and sometimes frozen broccoli can taste even better than fresh broccoli.
To cook frozen broccoli so it's not mushy you should roast it on high heat if cooking the frozen broccoli in the oven.
Set your oven to 450 F and put the baking sheet in the oven while the oven is preheating and then after the baking sheet gets hot you can then toss the frozen broccoli with oil and seasoning if you choose onto the baking sheet.
If boiling the frozen broccoli then you boil the frozen broccoli for about 5 minutes and test a piece of broccoli to see if it's cooked enough for you.
You can eat the cooked broccoli at any level of doneness from raw to baby-food-soft.
It's all up to your personal taste.
Once the broccoli is cooked to your taste, drain it and serve immediately.
The most popular way to eat broccoli is by cooking it in dishes such as pasta, casseroles or even using the broccoli in salads.
Steaming broccoli or adding cheese to the broccoli by melting the cheese over broccoli is also another great way to eat the broccoli.
The white balls on broccoli are white blisters that are a plant disease which affects broccoli and brassica crops that are caused by a fungus like organism called Albugo candida.
The white balls on broccoli are edible and pose no health risks to humans and so you can still eat the broccoli with the white balls.
When your broccoli smells bad but looks fine it's because the broccoli cut into florets releases sulforaphane which is a compound that is found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables that can give off a strong odor.
If the odor or bad smell of the broccoli is mild then it is usually OK but if the odor is very strong then it's a sign that the broccoli is past it's peak and is bad and should not be consumed.
The green balls on broccoli are caterpillars which are worms or larvae of several different species of moths and butterflies that feed on broccoli plants.
The Cabbage Butterfly, also called the White Cabbage Moth lays its eggs on broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and other plants in the Kole family.
The green or yellow worms consume the leaves of the plants and hide in the tight florets and wrapped leaves of the vegetables.
It is OK to eat broccoli that has turned purple as it's not an indication of the broccoli being spoiled or being damaged but is just a sign that the cold has made the broccoli sweeter.
The little purple on broccoli is also a bluish blush caused by anthocyanins that are purplish blue and are naturally present in the broccoli plant releasing and it's edible and also has health benefits.
Broccoli is a nutrient-rich vegetable that may enhance your health in a variety of ways, such as by reducing inflammation, improving blood sugar control, boosting immunity and promoting heart health.
However, keep in mind that good health doesn't come from any single food.
People who should avoid eating broccoli are people who have IBS or irritable bowel syndrome or other digestive health issues.
Broccoli can cause gas and bloating and affect a persons IBS negatively.
The vegetables you can eat unlimited amounts of include zucchini, salad greens, lettuce, carrots, cauliflower and cucumbers.
Foods you should not eat everyday include Junk Food, Salt, Cruciferous vegetables, grape fruit, baked goods, Kombucha, dried fruit, Animal based protein, meats and canned tuna.
The number 1 healthiest food is broccoli as well as Kale and Spinach.
Other healthiest foods are dark green vegetables, whole grains, beans and lentils, fish, berries, winter squash and soy.
The 5 most nutritious vegetables are Spinach, Carrots, Broccoli, Garlic and Brussel Sprouts.
Spinach is better for you than Kale as Spinach contains more folate as well as Vitamins K and Vitamins A than Kale.