Just a couple will do - and frozen vegetables don't need any extra water. That's probably why steamed broccoli, which didn't come into direct contact with water, came out on top.īut you don't have to microwave broccoli in 10 tablespoons of water, as the researchers in this study did. Many nutrients dissolve in it, so when vegetables are prepared in water, some of the healthful elements leach out and get thrown away with the (veggie) bath water. But water exposure is another major factor. Heat from any sort of cooking lowers the levels of some vitamins. Add a tablespoon of water and season with salt and pepper. Pop in the microwave and cook on high for 30 60 seconds. Cover with plastic wrap and prick a few holes in the plastic wrap. Add a splash of water, cover and then microwave. Place them in a micorwave-safe bowl and add a splash of water. Steamed broccoli lost 11% of its flavonoids pressure-cooked, 53% boiled, 81% and microwaved, a whopping 97%. Wash the broccoli in cold water and drain dry. To microwave broccoli, prepare it as you normally would before placing it into a microwave-safe container. Cover with a plate (upside down or right-side up) that lies flat against the top of the bowl, capturing all of the steam. The broccoli florets should all fit in the bowl without peeking over the top. Flavonoids are substances in fruits and vegetables with antioxidant properties that may lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. Microwave the broccoli: Transfer the broccoli florets to a large, microwave-safe bowl. When done, add a squeeze of lemon juice and toss so that the melted butter coats it all. Cook until broccoli is tender but still crunchy. Derived from the smell of broccoli being re-heated in a microwave, which smells. Cover with a lid or wet paper towel and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. A euphemism for a fart that is extremely offensive to ones sense of smell. If needed, cover again and continue microwaving for 15 second intervals or until cooked to your preference. Cover with a microwave safe lid or plate and Microwave on High for 4 minutes. Cover with a microwaveable plate or other loose-fitting lid (do not use a clip lid). In a microwave safe bowl, combine the broccoli, water, salt and pepper. Pour about 50ml boiling water into the bowl (boiling water will make it cook much quicker). Add 1 Tbsp of water and sprinkle with salt. Place into a deep microwaveable bowl, so that the broccoli doesn't stick out the top. The researchers steamed, pressure-cooked, boiled, and microwaved about 2 cups of the vegetable with 10 tablespoons of water and then compared the flavonoid content by cooking method. Place broccoli, garlic, and butter in a microwave safe container or a glass Pyrex dish. A study in the November 2003 Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture caused a stir because it found that microwaved broccoli loses much of its nutritional punch.

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