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Boiling broccoli.
It's just bad, and wrong. I know lots of people who don't like broccoli, and when I ask why it's usually because that's the only / main way they've had it. For me it's the opposite, I love broccoli, it's my favorite vegetable.
Acceptable methods of preparation, in descending order:
Note this only applies to fresh broccoli, the frozen stuff is unsalvageable.
Steamed broccoli solos
Only time it's appropriate to drop my broccoli in boiling water is when it's part of a dish like cavatelli and broccoli. Boil it, add it to a pain with oil and garlic, and then basically crush em up, add cavatelli, Parm, enjoy. Ground sausage optional as well.
Other than that, the best vegetables are given roasted or sauteed.
What are your thoughts on streaming and then using a sause (oyster or similar)?
We've always steamed it. I wouldn't call it good or bad by itself. I season it with garlic powder and soysauce. When I was a kid my parents just dumped butter on it. I haven't cared for the oven roasted ones I've tried. Charred broccoli tastes nasty to me.
Pressure cooked is ok. Put broccoli in steamer basket, over an inch of water. Low pressure, zero minutes, quick release. So as soon as it reaches pressure, vent it.