Frozen Vegetables are great only when you cook them right. Two vegetables are almost available in everyone’s refrigerator frozen beans and frozen broccoli. Both are quick and easy to make tasty side dishes.
Yeah! It’s true frozen veggies can be tasty when cooked properly using the right method. If you only thaw them and serve, this is not gonna work. Adding some couple of ingredients like lemon and garlic, your dish can transform from ‘blah’ to ‘I’m loving it!’
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How to Cook Frozen Broccoli?
A tasty dish relies on what cooking method you have used. There are many cooking methods that can make your dish tasty. You can use roasting, steaming, air frying, etc. to cook Frozen Broccoli. Every cooking method adds a different taste to a dish. So, the choice is your what method you want to choose and make an exotic side dish with Frozen Broccoli Florets.
How to Steam Frozen Broccoli?
There is no doubt, Steam is the healthiest cooking method for any vegetable. There is no need for oil. If you always watch your calories, this method is ideal for you. According to a survey, cooking broccoli with a steaming method is the best option because it maintains the nutritional value.
To steam frozen broccoli, fill a pot with about an inch of water and place a steamer basket in the bottom. When water starts to boil, add broccoli to the steamer basket and steam for 5 mins. or until all the broccoli florets are crisp. When it’s done, remove the steamer basket and transfer all the broccoli florets to a bowl and toss with a little olive oil, salt, fresh pepper, and lemon juice.
How Long to Steam Frozen Broccoli?
If you have added the broccoli to the steamer basket before boiling of water, then it will take 7-8 mins. to steam broccoli florets. On the other hand, you have added the broccoli to the basket after boiling of water, then it will take 4-5 mins. to steam Frozen Broccoli.
How to Cook Frozen Broccoli in Air Fryer?
You can easily make a side dish with Frozen Broccoli in Air Fryer.
- First, you have to spray olive oil in the air fryer basket. Spraying some olive oil to the basket will help Frozen Broccoli not to stick to the surface of the basket.
- Now, place the frozen Broccoli into the air fryer basket.
- Spray a little more oil, but over the Broccoli. Sprinkle some salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Give it a good shake to mix the spices around.
- It’s time to Air Fry the broccoli at 400°F for 15-25 mins. You can also stir them occasionally until you achieved the expected crispiness.
How to Cook Frozen Broccoli in Oven?
Oven Roasted Broccoli is the easiest and fastest dish that can go with your dinner. You just need to add some ingredients to get the exotic flavor.
Ingredients to Cook Frozen Broccoli in Oven:
- 2 lb. frozen broccoli florets
- Olive oil spray
- ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions to Cook Frozen Broccoli in Oven:
- First, you have to preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet using parchment paper.
- Place all the broccoli florets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Generously spray olive oil on florets, then sprinkle some kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
- It’s time to bake them for 30 mins. or until crispy. Serve and enjoy!
How to Season Frozen Broccoli?
Seasoning frozen food can change the taste of your dish. Mostly, I season my broccoli with Montreal Steak Seasoning (coarse ground salt, garlic, pepper, red pepper). It’s not compulsory to do the same, you can customize the seasoning to your own.
