How to cook frozen broccoli with egg

Preparing cabbage for cooking

Before you proceed directly to cooking the vegetable, you still need to prepare it. If you have a frozen product, then you don’t need to do anything with it; you can boil it right away.

But first we clean fresh cabbage from green leaves, then rinse it: there may be dirt or small bugs inside. And finally, we cut it into inflorescences: cut them or simply take them apart by hand.

Preparation:

Grate the carrots and chop the onion.

Lightly fry the meat with onions and carrots. Those who don’t like frying can skip this step; I fry because sautéed onions and carrots reduce the specific smell of broccoli.

Then put chopped potatoes, broccoli (fresh or frozen), bay leaf, pepper, salt, and seasonings into the multicooker bowl.

To fill with water.

I don't add a lot of water so that the puree soup isn't too thin. Some people add flour to the puree soup to thicken it, but I prefer to add more vegetables to achieve thickness.

Cook broccoli soup in the “Stew” mode for 1 hour. After the signal, pour the soup into another container and puree it using an immersion blender.

Broccoli soup in a slow cooker is ready!

If you don't have a blender, you can rub it through a sieve the old fashioned way. I always get the finished soup in different colors - from light green to dark green, probably it depends on the cabbage and its quantity. I poured cream over the finished puree soup in bowls and sprinkled with croutons.

Bon appetit!!!

Recipe author: Oksana Baybakova.

How to cook frozen broccoli

We've dealt with the fresh product, so now it's worth considering how long to cook frozen broccoli and how to cook it?

Under no circumstances should you defrost a vegetable before cooking, otherwise the result will not be crispy cabbage, but a soft boiled porridge, and even shapeless.
Place the cabbage in a container only after the boiling process has begun and, most importantly, do not forget to add a little salt. If you have a whole head of cabbage, then there is no need to cut it up, as the vegetable can be damaged.
After the boiling process has begun again, keep the vegetable on the stove for about 10 minutes until cooked. But pay attention to the size of the inflorescences; if they are very large, then the time will have to be increased, and vice versa.

In a slow cooker, it is prepared in the same way as fresh, except that no pre-processing is required. The inflorescences are immediately placed in a bowl of water or on a special tray for steaming. Average cooking time is ten minutes.

If you want the vegetable to retain its beautiful color, then immediately as you take it out, plunge it into cold water for just a few seconds.

Preparation:

Chop the onion into half rings and place in a multicooker bowl, pour a little vegetable oil on the bottom. Add carrots. You can grate it, but I like larger chopped vegetables in this soup.

Add here the bell pepper, cut into strips. And one large tomato, I cut it into quarters.

Set the “Fry” mode and cook the vegetables for several minutes until they become soft.

Then add the diced potatoes.

Rice thoroughly washed in several waters.

And broccoli, cut into florets. If the broccoli used in this recipe is frozen, then it is not necessary to defrost it in advance; it will be enough to rinse it with lukewarm water to remove the ice.

Now pour boiling water to make a leaner or dietary version, or, if desired, any meat broth; I cooked it with light chicken broth. Add bay leaf, salt and spices to taste.

How long to cook broccoli for baby feeding

This vegetable is a source of many vitamins, it improves immunity, improves heart function, strengthens bones, and that is why doctors recommend introducing broccoli to complementary foods for a child. You should start giving cabbage at the age of 8 to 10 months.

If you decide that it’s time for your baby to get acquainted with this tasty and healthy vegetable, then be sure to learn how to cook it correctly.

Under no circumstances should you give your child raw broccoli; a weak stomach simply will not be able to digest it due to the fact that it contains a lot of fiber. In addition, the baby may even choke, because cabbage is quite dense.
Remove all excess from the cabbage, clean well of dirt, rinse and divide into parts.
You can put the vegetable into the pan immediately or after the liquid in the container begins to boil. We do not add salt or any other spices. Bring to readiness within 10 minutes. You can check with a knife or toothpick; if they go in easily and the cabbage is soft, then it’s quite possible to remove.
Use any convenient method to turn the cabbage into puree.

Cooking broccoli for complementary feeding in a double boiler will take a little longer - from 10 to 15 minutes. After cooking, grind it to a pulp. If the mass is too thick, it can be diluted with a small amount of water to the desired consistency.

It is strongly not recommended to cook broccoli in the microwave, as important substances for the body are lost.

Eggs with broccoli in a slow cooker

Let's start looking at our selection with a basic recipe. Which uses a minimum amount of ingredients. And as a result, we get a wonderful side dish for a fish or meat delicacy. Well, are you ready to learn? Then we stock up on cabbage and get started...

We will need:

Broccoli - 800 gr.
Butter - 20 gr.
Vegetable oil - 3 tbsp.
Salt to taste

1. First of all, let's process the cabbage. Take broccoli and separate it into florets. At the same time, cutting off the excess stem.

Soak the prepared inflorescences in cool water. Exposure time 10-15 minutes.

2. In the meantime, you can pour water into a small saucepan and put it on the fire. As soon as it boils, add salt to taste. And carefully place the broccoli in it. Bring to a boil, blanching time 3-4 minutes after boiling.

After the time has passed, remove the cabbage using a slotted spoon. Place on a cloth towel and allow any remaining liquid to drain.

3. At this time, put the frying pan on the fire. The ideal option would be to use a wok-shaped container. Pour into it the required amount of vegetable oil and pieces of butter. Melt over medium heat.

Then add broccoli. Fry on both sides until nicely browned. What will be pleasing to your eye.

Remove from heat and serve. Place it on a portioned plate as a main dish or as an addition. For example, broccoli goes well with fluffy rice and a piece of fish.

For a healthy and dietary breakfast, I suggest you prepare an omelet with broccoli. I assure you it turns out not only tasty, but also very satisfying. This dish will give you positive energy for the whole day.

And, in order to consider the preparation option step by step, I present to your attention a short video. Where all the recommendations are given and the cooking process is described in detail.

The omelette turned out to be very appetizing indeed. I really love mozzarella. I was pleased that this particular type of cheese is used in this version.

A fairly familiar option to everyone. When vegetables, or any product in general, are fried in batter. Some people prefer to call this method tempura. It's all about the dough, it is this that will give our ingredient fluffiness and its own special taste. And if we add hot red pepper to the liquid mass, we will get a wonderful spicy snack.

We will need:

Broccoli - 400 gr.
Wheat flour - 1 tbsp.
Corn flour - 1/2 tbsp.
Baking powder - 1 tsp.
Sparkling water - 250 ml.
Salt to taste
Paprika-1/4 tsp.
Red hot pepper - 1/4 tsp.
Curry-12 tsp.
Vegetable oil (for frying) - 900 ml.

Classic yogurt (not sweet) - 180 gr.
Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
Salt and sugar - to taste
Garlic - 2 cloves
Parsley - a couple of sprigs

1. Let's start preparing the batter. Pour two types of flour, baking powder, salt, red pepper, paprika and curry into a deep bowl. Mix everything to get a homogeneous mixture.

Add a small amount of water and stir the mixture. But we don’t beat it; the entire process of preparing the batter must be done by hand. If there is not enough liquid, add a little more. As a result, we should get a dough consistency like pancakes.

2. Now that the dough is ready, you can start preparing the cabbage. We wash the broccoli, separate it into florets and wash it again. Place in boiling water and blanch for 1 minute.

After the time has passed, remove and place on a towel. Our task is to drain all excess liquid from the inflorescence. Otherwise, during frying, it will affect the process, and the boiling oil will begin to splash.

Let's move on to frying the cabbage. Pour vegetable oil into a saucepan. It is advisable to choose a deeper frying pan. We wait until it warms up. To check if the fat is ready, drop a drop of the prepared dough into it. If it floats to the surface and hisses, then you can start frying.

Dip the broccoli into the prepared dough, patting it on all sides. Raise the inflorescence above the bowl and wait until the excess liquid mass drains. Then carefully dip the cabbage into the oil. Cook until golden brown, turning the inflorescences periodically with a fork.

Place the finished cabbage in the dough on napkins. In order for the paper to absorb excess oil.

3. Let's start preparing a delicious sauce. It will complement the broccoli in batter.

We put yogurt in a bowl; we use only the classic yogurt, which is not sweet. Add salt and sugar to taste. We peel the garlic cloves and pass them through a press or grate them. Add chopped parsley to this. Mix everything well.

The finished sauce must be kept for 10-15 minutes. This way it will become more rich and piquant.

Place the fried cabbage in batter on a plate. And served with amazing sauce. You can decorate the plate with fresh herbs. Broccoli cooked according to this recipe turns out crispy. The main thing is that the inflorescences are not entirely small.

This recipe is quite easy to prepare. But thanks to the added vegetables, it becomes much more nutritious. Which greatly increases its useful qualities.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with natural or artificial rattan

We will need:

Broccoli - 800-900 gr.
Chicken egg - 3 pcs.
Onion - 1 pc.
Bell pepper - 1 pc.
Carrots - 1 pc.
Garlic - 2 cloves
Salt, ground pepper - to taste
Green cilantro
Vegetable oil - for frying

1. Let's start processing and cutting vegetables. We clean the bell pepper from the seed nest and rinse it under running water. Cut into strips or small slices. Peel the carrots and grate them on a coarse grater. Peel the onions and chop them into fine crumbs. Wash the greens and pour boiling water over them. Shake to remove any remaining liquid and chop finely, if desired.

2. We'll do things a little differently with broccoli. Let's clear it from the stems, dividing it into inflorescences. And soak in cool water for 10-15 minutes.

While the cabbage is soaking, put the water on high heat. Bring it to a boil and add salt to taste. Then add the broccoli and blanch the florets for 3 minutes.

After time, drain all the contents through a sieve. Leave the broccoli in the same bowl and let the excess water drain off.

3. Let's start preparing the roast. Pour a small amount of vegetable oil into the frying pan. Next we add chopped vegetables: onions, carrots and bell peppers. Fry all vegetables until cooked.

Then add the blanched broccoli, cover with a lid and continue to simmer for 3 minutes.

After a while, pour in the egg mixture. To do this, break the eggs into a bowl and beat them until smooth. Cover again with a lid and simmer the mixture for another 1-2 minutes over medium heat. At the end of cooking, add salt and black pepper if necessary. And also don’t forget about chopped cilantro.

This dish goes well with any side dish. And preferably served for breakfast or lunch. Bon appetit!

And finally, I suggest you consider one more recipe. Which is in great demand in our family. And all because the composition includes a minimum amount of ingredients. Despite this, the taste is simply amazing.

We will need:

Broccoli - 600-800 gr.
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Garlic - 3 cloves
Salt and ground black pepper - to taste

1. We will start this cooking recipe by processing the cabbage. Separate the broccoli into florets and wash.

Place the water on high heat and add the required amount of salt. As soon as the liquid boils, add the cabbage inflorescences. Bring to a boil and continue cooking the vegetable for 3-5 minutes. Cooking time depends on the size of the inflorescence. If they are small, therefore, the cooking time is reduced.

Once the time is up, remove the broccoli from the pan. Let the remaining liquid drain and leave aside for now.

2. Peel the garlic. Cut into thin slices.

Pour the required amount of oil into the frying pan. Heat it over medium heat. Then add the garlic and fry it for 3 minutes. Stirring occasionally.

When ready, remove the vegetable slices from the pan. Next add the blanched cabbage. Salt and pepper to taste, fry for 3-4 minutes. Then add the garlic and continue to fry for another minute.

The snack is ready, you can start eating. Bon appetit!

This is such an informative selection that we looked at today. So, pick your ripe cabbage inflorescences and cook for pleasure. And if you are planning to freeze broccoli for the winter, my previous article will help you with this. Where I described in detail the process of storing cauliflower. These are two similar vegetables, which means they have the same storage.

See you again, dear readers!

For simple omelettes, consisting of a minimum of staples and vegetables, it is important to accurately calculate the amount of salt. Otherwise, the dish will come out bland or over-salted, which will not improve your mood from breakfast or a snack.

What to cook from:

milk 3% – 60 ml;
a pinch of pepper;
chicken eggs – 2 pcs.;
vegetable oil;
salt;
200 g fresh broccoli.

Classic broccoli omelette recipe in a frying pan

How to cook:

Add some salt to the boiling water, much like for boiling potatoes. Cut the broccoli head, separating the inflorescences, and rinse in a colander with running water. Place the vegetable in boiling water and count down for 3 minutes. for cooking.
Blanched inflorescences are caught with a slotted spoon on a thick towel, lightly blotted and dried. Beat the eggs with pepper and a small amount of salt with a wire whisk, adding milk and whipping it into a light foam.
Pour oil into a massive frying pan, trying to limit it to 15–20 ml, heat until noticeably hot and add salted broccoli. Fry at moderate heat for up to 3 minutes, turning if necessary.
Shake slightly again, pour in the egg base, and reduce the heat to almost a minimum. After letting the bottom set a little, cover the pan and fry the omelette for 5 minutes. Check for doneness by gently moving the florets and making sure there is no moisture around them.

It's a good idea to dry toast or have croutons to go with your omelettes. If one of the family members finds an omelette too light a treat, you can put pate or fried sausage on the bread.