"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
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> Ophelia wrote:
>>"S Viemeister" > wrote in message
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>>> On 5/18/2014 5:19 PM, Ophelia wrote:
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>>>> Hmm I love broccoli but only if it is lightly steamed with butter)
>>>> The tiniest bit overcooked and it goes in the compost!
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>>> Frozen broccoli is too mushy for us - it has to be fresh!
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>>I've never tried any and now I never will) Thanks for that info)
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> I don't find frozen broccoli mushy at all, but you need to buy the
> better brands or you get mostly stems... I like Green Giant brand. and
> don't over cook it, in fact I don't boil/steam it, I add it frozen to
> a pan and stir fry just until hot. I also top pizza with frozen
> broccoli. I think most people over cook frozen veggies. I'll defrost
> frozen broccoli in the fridge and next day add it a tossed salad with
> out any cooking, I do the same with several frozen veggies... they
> really don't require cooking.

I've not had it be mushy either although it would be softer than lightly
steamed.