Timing for vegetables?

balancedbrunette

simple question and i know a lot of it is down to how you can tell when eating but im just wondering specfically....i usually boil or roast my vege and i usually throw it in the roast oven for 40 mins normally taking broccoli out earlier

wondering about boiling, how long would you boil carrots and broccoli....some people say 20 mins other say 10?

balancedbrunette

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3laine75

think its a matter of if you prefer crispy or soggy? i'd say 10 mins for me. have you tried stir-frying brocolli - v nice.

Alatariel75

Can I suggest you steam instead of boil? Boiling leaches a bunch of the nutrients out and you pour them down the sink. You can buy a steamer insert for a couple of bucks, just pop it in your pan over an inch of water, veggies in, lid on and simmer for 8-12 minutes depending how well cooked you like them.

shellylb52

Can I suggest you steam instead of boil? Boiling leaches a bunch of the nutrients out and you pour them down the sink. You can buy a steamer insert for a couple of bucks, just pop it in your pan over an inch of water, veggies in, lid on and simmer for 8-12 minutes depending how well cooked you like them.

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dupaboo

I used to boil mine for about 15 minutes. I did buy a steamer and am in love!!!

healthygreek

I have a glass Corning casserole with lid. I simply rinse the veggie thoroughly, place in covered dish (no added water) and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes depending on the veggie. Then I drain the water and add spices and olive oil and it comes out perfect every time. Yesterday I steamed butternut squash that way and it took about 6 minutes. Broccoli and asparagus take 2-3 minutes depending on how soft or firm you like them.

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balancedbrunette

Can I suggest you steam instead of boil? Boiling leaches a bunch of the nutrients out and you pour them down the sink. You can buy a steamer insert for a couple of bucks, just pop it in your pan over an inch of water, veggies in, lid on and simmer for 8-12 minutes depending how well cooked you like them.

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Agree.

Another trick a partner of mine at work who is a trained chef taught me is put them in a sautee pan which a little bit of water and it will slightly boil/steam them. Only have enough water to last about 3 or 4 minutes them finish them off it the sautee pan will Olive oil and water condiments you like to add.

Thank you everyone for the suggestions!