How many times have we emphasized the importance of cooking vegetables al dente? By doing so, you'll be preserving the flavor, texture, and nutritional value. Vegetables that are cooked along with part of their stalks, such as broccoli and cauliflower, will be perfectly cooked when you pierce the stalk with a fork and it's tender. This is the point we call al dente. Don't wait until the stalk becomes too tender, as the florets will already be overcooked.
How many times have we emphasized the importance of cooking vegetables al dente? By doing so, you'll be preserving the flavor, texture, and nutritional value. Vegetables that are cooked along with part of their stalks, such as broccoli and cauliflower, will be perfectly cooked when you pierce the stalk with a fork and it's tender. This is the point we call al dente. Don't wait until the stalk becomes too tender, as the florets will already be overcooked.
