Broccoli can be an excellent lower-calorie food when cut the right way, which is very Yummy! You want to know why this stuff is so awesome — because it's just jam packed with vitamins and nutrients that our bodies NEED! In this article, we are going to discover some fast and simple methods to chop the broccoli in no time for delicious meals. Next, we will discover other ways to incorporate broccoli in your cooking so stay tuned and learn some tips how the best way on cutting it properly.
Florets — these are the tiny little green parts that resemble a one-inch-high forest at the crown of your broccoli bush. To cut florets, hold the bottom of it upside down in one hand and use a really sharp knife to quickly (and safely) run around half way into cutting all the little tops off. By doing this, you will have a ton of little broccoli trees that are perfect for stir-fries, salads and loads other dishes!
Stems: The most common part of broccoli we consume is the heads, but the stem (stalk) of it can also be very delicious and rich in nutrients. Peel back the inedible tough outer shell with a knife or vegetable peeler. From there, you proceed with dicing the core into smaller sized pieces. Broccoli stalks can be used in soups, stew or even sliced raw and mixed into a salad.
Shredded: To use in a slaw, salad or other application where you want your broccoli to be in smaller pieces. Do this by running through a box grater or food processor. Shred the broccoli in a grater or processor fine enough. Then you use the shredded broccoli as your salad base or for Quick Dinners (ie: easy recipes)!
Chop it fine: Broccoli crowns used in stir fries should be chopped very small so they cook through evenly. With a sharp knife, cut your broccoli into small florets or slice them thinly. If you chop into smaller pieces they will brown better and absorb all the delicious flavors.
First, cut off the florets: To get as much broccoli into your freezer bags as possible; start by using a sharp knife to work perpendicular. The technique is up to prefer but you could go for bite size pieces or keep them as they are These bite size pieces are made for snacking on!
Step 2 Slice the stalk : Cut the broccoli stem into sticks that are perfect for dipping, just slice thinly across. Broccoli Cheese Sticks — A great way to dip into hummus, ranch dressing or whatever is your favorite. They are a great little snack you can have when ever you want!