STEP 1: Cut And Remove The Base On your cutting board, lay the head of broccoli on its side.With your non-dominant hand, hold the head so the broccoli's stem points towards your cutting hand.Using your knife, cut a few inches through the base of the broccoli just below where the smaller stems meet each other.
STEP 2: Break Into Large PiecesOnce your stem is removed, you can break apart larger pieces of broccoli florets with your hands.This saves you some time by lessening the amount of cuts you have to make and creates more manageable pieces to work with.
STEP 3: Cut Bunches Into FloretsNow that you're ready to cut, stand the head of broccoli up on the cut edge of the stem and place your knife in the divot where the floret stem meets the stalk. You will then make a cut down the stalk at the stem's intersection.Continue this until you reach the top of the head of broccoli. You can continue cutting depending on the size of florets you would like to use.
Notes
How to Minimize The Mess When Cutting Broccoli: When cutting broccoli, it's easy for the kitchen to become a chaotic mess. Stray pieces of broccoli are often found across the counter and can take time to clean up. But with a few simple tips, it's possible to minimize the mess when chopping this healthy vegetable.
Tip 1: Keep a damp cloth close by to wipe down any loose pieces when cutting
Tip 2 : Use caution when handling sharp knives as chopping vegetables may create a lot of friction
Tip 3: Take your time: cut slowly and steadily until you reach your desired shape of the florets