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How to Boil Vegetables


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📍Introduction

Some vegetables must be cooked to be enjoyed while others simply benefit tremendously from it. Boiling is a safe and fool-proof way to soften and intensify the flavor of many vegetables.  

🧂 Ingredients & Equipment:

* Vegetable(s) of your choice 

✔️ Instructions: 

* Boil water in a pot large enough to hold your chosen vegetabe

* Season water & add vegetable 

* Remove from cooking water when a sharp knife can steadily pierce the densest part evenly  

📝  Notes, Tips, Tricks

* This vegetable Cooking chart provides guidance on timing 

* A bowl of boiled vegetables can make a lovely light meal or snack with the right toppings & a side of toast or soup. 

* Popular toppings include: butter, olive oil, herbs, cheese, lemon zest, garlic, nuts, salad dressing. 

* For next level vegetable boiling, try seasoning the water with herbs (e.g., parsley, thyme, dill) or other tasty items (e.g., garlic, ginger, lemon)  

🎓  Further Studies/Resources: 

* Seasonal Vegetables You Can Boil [Life School]

* Vegetable Cooking Chart

* Seasonal vegetables by region

👉 Next Lesson: 07: Practice - Creamy Cauliflower 



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