How to Freeze Broccoli?
It’s a rule of nature that not every vegetable is available throughout the year. Every season, you get amazing vegetables that are the gift of that season. When the new season arrives, it brings new vegetables with it. that’s because plants also need rest to prepare new crops. It’s a circle of life.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 26kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Instructions
Instructions
- Remove leaves, discard. Cut off the stems from the broccoli crown and set them aside.
- Cut or break off the florets into bite-size pieces. Peel the stem and cut it into small pieces as well.
- Wash broccoli florets and stems and drain using a colander.
- Bring water and salt to a boil in a large pot on medium-high heat. In the meantime, set up an ice bath and set it aside.
- Add broccoli and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove immediately, drain, and submerge into the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drain broccoli florets and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Place florets and stems on the baking sheet and transfer to the freezer for about 3 hours or overnight.
- Remove the tray from the freezer and place the broccoli in a ziplock bag or other freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for up to 9 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg