Not only is steamed/cooked broccoli easy to chew for those who are recovering from a dental procedure, but broccoli is also excellent for your teeth! Enjoy this tasty and easy method of cooking broccoli:
Recipe for Dental Recovery (and Good Health!): Tasty Broccoli
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Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 heads of broccoli (1¼ pounds total), stems peeled and heads halved lengthwise
- ½ cup water
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
Step 1) Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in skillet on medium heat
Step 2) Add broccoli, cut side down, for 8 minutes or until browned on bottom
Step 3) Add water and cover pan for 7 minutes or until water is evaporated. Your broccoli should be tender.
Step 4) Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper to the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes uncovered.
Step 5) Add salt, pepper, lemon juice to taste and enjoy!
The Quicker Cooking Method:
And if you need a quicker way to cook the broccoli, you can just quickly steam some broccoli. You will need:
- One head of broccoli
- Pan with cover
- ½ cup water
Step 1) Bring water to a boil in the pan, then remove from heat.
Step 2) Place broccoli in the pan with the water and cover for 3 minutes or until broccoli florets turn dark green
Step 3) Drain water and serve broccoli. It should be steamed but not wilted with a bit of crunch. Steam for 10 minutes to get softer broccoli.
Broccoli is full of vitamins and minerals that will keep your smile happy and healthy! Enjoy this recipe today!
