If I Cook My Broccoli To Mushy --!
Will I get any nutrients from it at all or will it just be a pile of green mush!?
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Answers:
Hey Shabasha ~
Well while it's true you won't be deriving all the essential vit's & min's when you overcook vegetables there are some ways to rectify the situation!. Here are a few examples for you to try out for yourself!. GL :)
~ Healthy hint for broccoli ~
-->Avoid over-cooking, which destroys broccoli's protective compounds!. Gentle cooking helps preserve the beta-carotene!. For maximum nutrient retention, lightly steam or microwave broccoli until tender-crisp!.
* To prevent slightly overcooked broccoli from cooking further, simply drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process!.
* To save time when cooking with pasta or rice, like all vegetables, broccoli can be cooked along with pasta or rice!. Add trimmed and cut broccoli to cooking pasta or rice 3 minutes before it is scheduled to be done!.
* To rescue overcooked broccoli, chop it finely and toss it with rice and seasonings, sprinkle over baked potatoes and top with melted cheese!.
If you've made a few bunches of broccoli & don't want to waste it try the recipe below
Broccoli cheese soup is made with fresh broccoli!.
Ingredients:
1 bunch broccoli, about 1 1/4 pounds, washed and trimmed
2 cups sliced onions
5 tablespoons butter or margarine
7 cups chicken broth, divided
1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Preparation:
Cut florets off broccoli and divide into small sections!. Simmer in lightly salted water for 2 minutes; drain and immerse in cold water to stop cooking then set aside!.
Cut stalks into small pieces; place in a large saucepan!. Add sliced onions and 3 tablespoons of butter to saucepan; sauté over medium low heat for 5 minutes!. Add 3 cups chicken broth and oregano to the saucepan; simmer 20 to 30 minutes!. Carefully process hot mixture in batches in a blender until smooth!. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan; stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly!. Stir in mustard and pepper!. Gradually stir in processed mixture and remaining 4 cups of chicken broth!. Continue to cook, stirring, until mixture begins to bubble!. Add milk and cheese; stir until smooth and cheese is melted!. Add remaining broccoli florets and heat through!. Broccoli cheese soup serves 8!.
Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well while it's true you won't be deriving all the essential vit's & min's when you overcook vegetables there are some ways to rectify the situation!. Here are a few examples for you to try out for yourself!. GL :)
~ Healthy hint for broccoli ~
-->Avoid over-cooking, which destroys broccoli's protective compounds!. Gentle cooking helps preserve the beta-carotene!. For maximum nutrient retention, lightly steam or microwave broccoli until tender-crisp!.
* To prevent slightly overcooked broccoli from cooking further, simply drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process!.
* To save time when cooking with pasta or rice, like all vegetables, broccoli can be cooked along with pasta or rice!. Add trimmed and cut broccoli to cooking pasta or rice 3 minutes before it is scheduled to be done!.
* To rescue overcooked broccoli, chop it finely and toss it with rice and seasonings, sprinkle over baked potatoes and top with melted cheese!.
If you've made a few bunches of broccoli & don't want to waste it try the recipe below
Broccoli cheese soup is made with fresh broccoli!.
Ingredients:
1 bunch broccoli, about 1 1/4 pounds, washed and trimmed
2 cups sliced onions
5 tablespoons butter or margarine
7 cups chicken broth, divided
1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Preparation:
Cut florets off broccoli and divide into small sections!. Simmer in lightly salted water for 2 minutes; drain and immerse in cold water to stop cooking then set aside!.
Cut stalks into small pieces; place in a large saucepan!. Add sliced onions and 3 tablespoons of butter to saucepan; sauté over medium low heat for 5 minutes!. Add 3 cups chicken broth and oregano to the saucepan; simmer 20 to 30 minutes!. Carefully process hot mixture in batches in a blender until smooth!. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan; stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly!. Stir in mustard and pepper!. Gradually stir in processed mixture and remaining 4 cups of chicken broth!. Continue to cook, stirring, until mixture begins to bubble!. Add milk and cheese; stir until smooth and cheese is melted!. Add remaining broccoli florets and heat through!. Broccoli cheese soup serves 8!.
Www@FoodAQ@Com
You'll get some nutrients but definently not all of them!. The more you cook your vegtables the less nutirents you get out of them!.Www@FoodAQ@Com