How to Cook Broccoli & Carrots Together
Broccoli and carrots make a nutritious, easily prepared side dish. Together, they are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber. Broccoli adds folic acid, calcium and cancer-fighting properties to the mix. Wash the vegetables first. Soak broccoli, then rinse it. Scrub and peel the carrots.
Broccoli and carrots make a nutritious, easily prepared side dish. Together, they are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber. Broccoli adds folic acid, calcium and cancer-fighting properties to the mix. Wash the vegetables first. Soak broccoli, then rinse it. Scrub and peel the carrots. Cut the broccoli florets off, then cut off the top 1 to 2 inches of stem. Cut the florets and stems into bite-size pieces and slice the carrots any way you like. Cooking times are approximate, depending on how crunchy you want the cooked broccoli and carrots. Stated times are for a standard tender-crisp preparation.
Steamed
Step 1
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Place the steamer basket in the pot, making sure no water rises up into the basket. If it does, pour out a little of the water.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Place the broccoli stems and carrots in the steamer basket. Cover the pot and cook for five minutes.
Step 3
Add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket. Cover the saucepan and cook for an additional five minutes.
Step 4
Remove the steamer basket from the pot. Let the broccoli and carrots drip-dry, then transfer them to a serving dish. Top with butter or seasonings, to taste, if desired.
Boiled
Step 1
Fill a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to fully submerge the broccoli and carrots. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the broccoli stems and carrots to the water. Cover the pot and cook for two minutes.
Step 3
Put the broccoli florets into the water. Cover the saucepan again and continue cooking the vegetables for another five minutes.
Step 4
Strain the broccoli and carrots and let them drip-dry. Put them in a serving dish, topping them with butter or desired seasonings, if you like.
Braised
Step 1
Put 1/2 cup of vegetable or chicken stock and 2 tbsp. of butter in a large pan. You can use water, if you don't have stock. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the carrots and broccoli stems to the pan and put the lid on. Cook for three minutes.
Step 3
Put the broccoli florets into the pan, re-cover it and cook the vegetables for another two minutes.
Step 4
Remove the lid from the pan. Continue cooking the broccoli and carrots until the remaining liquid fully evaporates.
Step 5
Move the vegetables to a serving dish. Add any desired seasonings.