Author: Justin Shelton

2 1/2 to 4 minutes. Place chopped broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and pour water over the top. Cover with a plate and microwave on high for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes, until broccoli is tender. Can raw broccoli be microwaved? Can you cook broccoli in the microwave? Absolutely. In fact, it’s one of my […]

The precursor and sulforaphane are resistant to heat and therefore cooking, but the enzyme is destroyed. What happens to myrosinase when you cook broccoli? Unfortunately, studies have shown that common broccoli cooking methods, like boiling and microwaving, seriously reduce the amount of glucosinolates in the vegetable – even if you just zap it for a […]

Blanching broccoli is not necessary for stir frying, especially if you cut the florets small. If the florets are big they may take longer to cook in the wok, which may mean your chicken (or other veggies) gets overcooked. Do you cook vegetables before stir-frying? Blanch vegetables before stir-fry To prepare vegetables for stir-frying, blanching […]

Cover and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the steam builds in the pot (this will take a few minutes), cook the broccoli until bright green and crisp tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. What is the best way to cut broccoli? Cut off each of the florets where they meet […]

Sometimes dirty produce can result in foodborne sickness. We have seen recent outbreaks of veggies with E. coli, Salmonella, and more,” Janette Nesheiwat, MD, says. “This can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever, along with dehydration.” Is it OK to eat unwashed broccoli? Eating unwashed produce may cause you to ingest harmful […]

Well, the FDA says it’s ok for some bugs to be there. After doing some research, I realized that buying organic pesticide-free produce has a downside—the possibility of bugs. It makes sense. If you’re eating foods that weren’t soaked in Round Up and other pesticides, bugs may set up shop in your produce #facts. What […]

Great Spice and Herb Pairings for Broccoli and Broccolini Any combination of garlic, salt, pepper and any classic herbs, (basil, rosemary, sage, parsley, tarragon, thyme, etc.,) is a surefire way to treat these veggies right. What can I add to broccoli to make it taste better? What Can I Add to Broccoli To Make It […]

Even though broccoli doesn’t have an expiration date, you can get sick if you eat it after it goes bad. Spoiled broccoli has an unpleasant taste, so you won’t want to eat more than a bite. Can broccoli last a month in the fridge? Typically, frozen broccoli will last in the fridge for about four […]

It turns out, the nutritional damage from boiling goes deeper than just water-soluble vitamins: It hinders the body’s ability to absorb a class of compounds called glucosinolates, which a growing body of scientific research suggests could play a role in reducing the risk of lung and colorectal cancer. Why should you not boil broccoli? Cooking […]

If your broccoli leaves or heads are being eaten, you’ve got an insect problem. It could be cabbage moths, which are very common. It could also be diamondback moths or flea beetles. However, these insects can be easily thwarted with insecticide, by handpicking, or with row covers. What is eating my broccoli at night? Cutworms […]