Tribe.net. Local Connections Tish http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#ccd6ca03-990d-4602-86ac-8cf4729cb018 2006-05-29T02:29:07Z 2006-05-29T02:29:07Z

I like cream of broccoli soup but that is probably not much healthier than eating it slathered with cheese. :)

Tish 2006-05-29T02:29:07Z $item.owner.firstName http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#3216ac0a-c966-4b60-9f95-b65c58ca7bc9 2006-05-28T07:04:47Z 2006-05-28T07:04:47Z

you can eat the whole thing including the leaves, I make chinese food cohw main,stir frys,with it and other veggies of course. you could make stuffed baked potatoes and mash the brocolli in the white of the potatoes with some herbs like chives, black pepper,a bit of garlic powder,pinch of parsely with a pinch of parmesan chese or not [not nessary just an idea] and a dab of butter . Put the mixture back into the skins. Just look up brocolli recipies on the web there a ton of them for different ideas.

$item.owner.firstName 2006-05-28T07:04:47Z ellen http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#ca324247-65b2-4aa8-bfb0-16e0cdfdb354 2006-05-26T15:14:11Z 2006-05-26T15:14:11Z

We make it steamed, then serve it with a bit of butter, seasoned salt, and brewer's yeast.

ellen 2006-05-26T15:14:11Z FreckledGirl http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#a4f310d2-c686-4dd2-bc01-5ff31db61cf4 2006-05-26T00:42:41Z 2006-05-26T00:42:41Z

my broccoli cooking method is soooo easy: pop the desired amount into a plastic zipper baggie, add 1 tbsp of water, close bag, leaving about an inch unsealed. plop it in the microwave for ~2 minutes, and viola! *yum* steamed but not mushy, and add some salt, and you're good to go.

FreckledGirl 2006-05-26T00:42:41Z Annie http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#662be39c-8528-49e2-a8ad-bce67e9be3bb 2006-05-25T23:28:50Z 2006-05-25T23:28:50Z

PonyRide - I'm trying this tonight. It sounds great! Thanks.

Annie 2006-05-25T23:28:50Z dancing_star http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#953fb6d8-bcd3-4046-af42-bb4375d7edc7 2006-05-25T23:02:17Z 2006-05-25T23:02:17Z

My kids love it wahsed off, and raw. On the other hand my kids will eat almost ALL veggies raw. Sometimes they'll add a dipping dauce, or lemon juice. Steamed is good, some people still like it mildly crunchie, just warmed up, others like it mush. I'd suggest using the water for rice or pasta, as many of the minerals are cooked out at a certin point.

dancing_star 2006-05-25T23:02:17Z isabeau http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#1047e098-299f-48f0-a386-f8b561bc1faa 2006-05-25T21:09:04Z 2006-05-25T21:09:04Z

broccoli also works well in stir fry, especially the tops. the tops and the less woody parts of the stems steamed, then served with just butter over them, yum. i'm not a fan of them raw (or should i say, they're not a fan of me ;-)). the broccoli tops would also work well in an omelette or on a pizza (i'd presteam them before putting them on the pizza).

isabeau 2006-05-25T21:09:04Z Roxy http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#6c7138a7-aacd-401f-b38f-16794fd631cb 2006-05-25T18:15:59Z 2006-05-25T18:15:59Z

wow - thanks violet, I had no idea that it would be better fresh picked, I grow my own tomatos for that same reason. I guess I'll have to start growing broccoli now.

Roxy 2006-05-25T18:15:59Z smoorefu http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#1c00e470-a83e-4238-830d-f13706e7816a 2006-05-25T17:46:12Z 2006-05-25T17:46:12Z

I do peel the stems, at least the lower, thicker parts of the stem, then cut it into even pieces as someone else said. My favorite, and very lazy, way to make it is to steam in the microwave. Put in a microwave safe dish, add lemon juice and butter and a sprinkle of salt. Cover (if your dish doesn't have a lid, use plastic wrap) and microwave until it's done the way you like it. Yum! It is also good in soups and vegetable combinations and stir-frys. In a soup, make sure the broccoli goes in kind of late -- you don't want it to overcook too much, as with all things in the cabbage family.

smoorefu 2006-05-25T17:46:12Z +Alena+ http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#1ff882e3-c9db-45db-a2be-a283f60929fa 2006-05-25T15:48:37Z 2006-05-25T15:48:37Z

Yummy cooked broccoli - Trim broccolli into small florets and slice stems (after removing any tough outer layer). Heat olive oil in a large pan. Throw stems in pan and DO NOT STIR. After a couple of minutes add florets and DO NOT STIR. Let broccoli sit until it gets slightly brown and caramely and then turn it over and cook the other side until it browns slightly. This should only take a couple of minutes per side. Add a few TBS water that you've mixed with salt and pepper. Pour over broccoli and cover pan. Let broccoli steam until it turns bright green (a couple of minutes) Take off lid and cook until water is gone (umm.. 1 to 2 minutes.) Great as is or add a squeeze of lemon before serving. Not as simple as just eating the whole thing raw (also good), but this makes really flavorful broccoli.

+Alena+ 2006-05-25T15:48:37Z $item.owner.firstName http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#fd66e365-397c-48c8-a26f-2871e1f45132 2006-05-25T07:02:53Z 2006-05-25T07:02:53Z

i like to eat it as is. if the bitter thing bothers you grow your own. it seems that when its fresh picked it tastes sweeter.if you let it just grow it turns into this big yellow brocolli bush. very pretty. aspargus too. that..once you grow your own...store stuff will make you gag.

$item.owner.firstName 2006-05-25T07:02:53Z Pica http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#76c61783-4f03-4ec4-bb3b-d684444f38d1 2006-05-25T06:54:05Z 2006-05-25T06:54:05Z

Thanks everyone. I am confident now to foray into the world of broccoli.

Pica 2006-05-25T06:54:05Z Annie http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#8d401161-f41c-4cd9-a787-589228c0ef8e 2006-05-25T05:04:14Z 2006-05-25T05:04:14Z

I guess I'm weird, but broccoli is one of the only veggies I don't prefer steamed....I boil it. I cut off the toughest bottoms, peel the stems if they're very thick, then drop into fast boiling water for about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain quickly, drench with lemon juice & yummm...... It has a funny taste to me when it's steamed. I do love it raw - in salads or for dipping, or just plain. The other one I don't like steamed is asparagus - I toss it with a little olive oil and roast at 500 for a little while until it starts to brown. Mmmmm....perfect..

Annie 2006-05-25T05:04:14Z Soooz: biker/priestess http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#117af1a5-fac5-43f7-b8d5-a4a3b56b83db 2006-05-25T03:41:59Z 2006-05-25T03:41:59Z

I trim the bottom couple of inches off the stem if they are cracked, less if they are intact. Wash thoroughly. If the stalk is very thick, I peel it about 3/4 way up with a carrot peeler. Then either cut apart however you like, it cooks better in more even pieces. Steam to taste, some like it crispy, some like it mush. My favorite sauce is equal parts mayo, mustard and water, mixed very well. You can use less than a third mayo if you really want to keep the fat down.

Soooz: biker/priestess 2006-05-25T03:41:59Z ~lorenzo! http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#f133cc92-5f9d-4992-a264-24aab3f17439 2006-05-25T03:39:04Z 2006-05-25T03:39:04Z

Something I enjoy is steamed broccoli, with almond oil and braggs poured on it. quick and yummy!

~lorenzo! 2006-05-25T03:39:04Z ❀madeleine❀ http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#9ff0cbc1-8420-4f16-a0dc-e29f473fa9d6 2006-05-25T03:20:11Z 2006-05-25T03:20:11Z

You can eat the whole thing, stems and florets. Some prefer one or the other. I love both! I like it raw, but I usually steam it (only takes a few minutes) and have it on rice with a few drops of toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, seaweed flakes and Bragg's, or floating around in broth with shitakes, green onions, garlic and noodles.

❀madeleine❀ 2006-05-25T03:20:11Z there's a city in my mind http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#b4545095-8985-485e-a3bd-e73c8e669d9b 2006-05-25T02:35:44Z 2006-05-25T02:35:44Z

i steam mine up with a little lemon and some garlic, then more lemon, some salt and pepper to serve. i love love love brocolli- it's great in stir fries too because it absorbs lots of sauce. don't like it raw much though :)

there's a city in my mind 2006-05-25T02:35:44Z $item.owner.firstName http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#623dced0-645a-4adc-a9b0-ae26ba90f9c0 2006-05-25T02:09:13Z 2006-05-25T02:09:13Z

Wow. Steaming works the best, at least for my tastes. I like it almost raw, but steamed enough that it turns a vibrant green. Try it with a squeeze of lemon juice or some seasoned salt. You can also eat it raw - well washed. Good ruffage. I eat the stem as well, but alot of people don't like it. I love broccoli! Yum!

$item.owner.firstName 2006-05-25T02:09:13Z Pica http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/de05fd8f-24b5-474b-94b1-c73702baaf52#ffccabce-9d66-47b4-bdea-391fb516879a 2006-05-25T00:10:35Z 2006-05-25T00:10:35Z

hi there. truly lazy here. I am wanting to find out how to prepare broccoli and well, how to eat it without adding cheese. Trying to learn new healthy habits and whatnot. Does one have to boil, steam it or can one just wash it off and commencing eating? Do you eat just the stem? That's what I would do but I am also trying to maximize the health benefits. thanks!

Pica 2006-05-25T00:10:35Z