broccoli (microwave)
directions
1. Rinse broccoli under cold water.
1. Rinse broccoli under cold water.
Skip this step if using pre-cut broccoli.
2. Cut off the stem close to the broccoli tops.
2. Cut off the stem close to the broccoli tops.
Skip this step if using pre-cut broccoli.
3. Break apart the broccoli with your hands.
3. Break apart the broccoli with your hands.
Skip this step if using pre-cut broccoli.
4. Cut all the pieces so they are close to the same size.
4. Cut all the pieces so they are close to the same size.
5. Put the broccoli into the bowl.
5. Put the broccoli into the bowl.
6. Turn the water on just a little. Add 3 Tablespoons of water to the bowl.
6. Turn the water on just a little. Add 3 Tablespoons of water to the bowl.
(If cooking a large bowl of broccoli, use 5 Tablespoons of water.)
(If cooking a large bowl of broccoli, use 5 Tablespoons of water.)
7. Put the bowl into the microwave and cover with the plate.
7. Put the bowl into the microwave and cover with the plate.
8. Cook for 3 minutes.
8. Cook for 3 minutes.
9. Wearing your oven mitt, take the broccoli out of the microwave. Check with your fork to see if it is done.
9. Wearing your oven mitt, take the broccoli out of the microwave. Check with your fork to see if it is done.
10. If you want to cook longer, put in the microwave, cover with plate and cook for 1 minute at a time until it is done.
10. If you want to cook longer, put in the microwave, cover with plate and cook for 1 minute at a time until it is done.
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