How to blanch broccoli for freezing, stir-fries, casseroles, sides, and fried rice. Broccoli with butter makes a low-carb snack or freezer food. Blanched broccoli keeps crisper longer. Lunch box-friendly, gluten-free, vegetarian, crunchy low-carb snack!
Make Ice Water BathAdd 8-10 cups of water to a big dish with ice cubes.
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Cut BroccoliUse a small knife to cut broccoli into pieces that are about the same size. The stalk that is left over can be cut into thin discs.
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Boil BroccoliIn a large saucepan, add 1 quart (4 liters/16 cups) water.
Add 2 teaspoons salt and boil. Put broccoli florets and stalk in boiling water. Set a 3-minute timer.
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Quick CoolingAfter 3 minutes of boiling, colander the water immediately.Put broccoli in the ice bath.Drain water after 5 minutes.
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Use a clean kitchen cloth or paper towel to dry the broccoli.
Arrange broccoli florets and stalks on a baking tray without touching. A couple hours of freezing. The broccoli is ready to pack and freeze.