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    how to blanch frozen broccoli for stir fry | Family Cuisine

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    Video How to blanch frozen broccoli for stir fry

    Want to make great tasting frozen broccoli? Don’t want to have to roast it? No problem! Start with a bag of frozen broccoli, add garlic and lemon, and you’ll make some really tasty broccoli in a snap!

    Cooked frozen broccoli floret.

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    Frozen vegetables can be great—if you treat them right. Two staples that are always in my freezer are frozen green beans and frozen broccoli. They make quick and tasty side dishes.

    That’s right. I said tasty. Here’s the thing about cooking frozen vegetables: if you simply thaw them and serve, they are kind of blah. If you take a few minutes (seriously, a few minutes) and add a couple of ingredients, like garlic and lemon, they transform from blah to “I can’t stop eating this!”

    Table of Contents

    • Step One: Buying Frozen Broccoli.
    • Step Two: Thaw
    • Step Three: Saute with Garlic and Lemon
    • Step Four: Add Cheese or Heat (optional)

    Step One: Buying Frozen Broccoli.

    There are three choices when it comes to buying frozen broccoli: florets, cuts, and seasoned/sauced broccoli.

    We’re going to talk about the first two. If you’re buying seasoned or sauced broccoli, you don’t need this recipe.

    Broccoli Florets

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    This is my preference when buying frozen broccoli. The florets are the top of the broccoli that look like little trees. They include a bit of stem but not too much.

    Broccoli Cuts

    As the name implies, broccoli cuts aren’t whole florets. You get a mix of florets and stems. Broccoli cuts are great for casserole and soups. They work for this recipe, too. So if you prefer the cuts, get them.

    Cook’s Tip: Whether you buy florets or cuts, make sure the only ingredient is broccoli.

    Step Two: Thaw

    This broccoli gets sauteed with garlic and lemon. But before you throw it into a hot skillet, you need to thaw it. This extra step is worth it. Thawing it, either in the microwave or giving it a light steam, removed excess moisture. During testing, I found that sautéing frozen broccoli gave me soggy broccoli. Taking a minute to thaw it before autéing, ensured a much better texture.

    How to Thaw Frozen Broccoli in the Microwave.

    Remove the broccoli from the bag. Place them in a microwave-safe container. Add a little water and cover. Heat until the broccoli is just thawed. The broccoli does not need to be hot.

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    How to Thaw Frozen Broccoli on the Stovetop

    If you don’t have a microwave, you can thaw frozen broccoli using a steamer. Heat about a half-inch of water in a small pot until steaming. Place the broccoli in a steamer basket over the water. Cover and steam for about two minutes.

    Step Three: Saute with Garlic and Lemon

    Ingredients for cooking frozen broccoli. Salt, olive oil, bag of broccoli florets, lemon, and two cloves of garlic.

    A lot of recipes call for roasting frozen broccoli in the oven. This doesn’t work for me. If I’m grabbing a bag of frozen broccoli, I don’t want to be bothered roasting it.

    So I saute it. This doesn’t make it as crisp as oven-roasted broccoli but it does a good job driving the excess moisture out. (Just don’t overcook it or the broccoli gets soggy.)

    How to Saute Frozen Broccoli

    Heat some olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or nonstick frying pan. Add a clove or two of minced garlic. Once the garlic starts to turn lightly brown, add the thawed garlic. Toss cook until bright green. If you like, you can cook until some brown spots appear on the broccoli. Add lemon zest and juice, salt to taste and you are done! (Or not…)

    Step Four: Add Cheese or Heat (optional)

    You can stop at step three. And sometimes I do. But other times, I add some parmesan cheese. Or a spoonful of sambal oleck.

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