I’m always looking for ways to change up basic meals and side dishes. I thought I would share some variations on boiled broccoli and cauliflower recipes. I’m a big believer in easy to make healthy recipes, and this boiled broccoli and cauliflower with herb butter is very easy to make.
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Things You Will Need to Prepare Your Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipe
Large Pot or Steamer: You can prepare the broccoli and cauliflower using your favourite cooking method. I recommend boiling or steaming.
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Mixing Bowls: You will need a small bowl to mix the butter and a large bowl to stir your vegetables.
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Fresh or Dried Herbs: If you are picky about your seasoning then go with fresh herbs, however, I have prepared this dish with both fresh and dried herbs.
Fresh or Frozen Broccoli and Cauliflower: If you don’t have fresh vegetables, you can use frozen vegetables for this recipe too.
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How to Boil Cauliflower and Broccoli
The key to boiling broccoli and cauliflower is to start with a boiling pot of water. I suggest that you don’t add the vegetables into the water until it is boiling. Usually, I like to cook the cauliflower a little longer than the broccoli. I start with the cauliflower and add the broccoli after 2-3 minutes. Your total boiling time should be approximately 6-7 minutes.
How to Steam Broccoli and Cauliflower
Like when boiling, you don’t want to overcook your broccoli or cauliflower. I recommend getting the steam pot nice and hot before adding the vegetables. Cauliflower may take 2 minutes longer than broccoli. Avoid over steaming the vegetables; 6-7 minutes total is all you need.
How to Make Herb Butter
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You can adjust this recipe to include your favourite flavoured butter. There are many popular flavoured butter recipes you can make using. You can use fresh or dried herbs.
For this broccoli and cauliflower recipe, I used fresh chives and thyme mixed in the butter. The key is to chop the herbs well and then mix well with salt and pepper.
Try this Recipe with Garlic and Herb Butter. One of the most popular flavoured butter recipes has to be garlic and herb butter. You can prepare this butter with fresh ingredients or garlic powder and dried herbs from your spice rack.
Choose your favourite herbs and flavour butter your way.
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