You've been cooking broccoli wrong - expert says you should stop using water

Broccoli often receives negative feedback for its taste, but the real offender behind that bitterness is all in the cooking method. Boiling the green vegetable is a big mistake, as it intensifies the sulphur compounds, resulting in an overcooked, soggy disaster.

Not only does this method result in a less-than-appetising side dish, but it also drains away some of the health benefits.

However, Jamie Vespa, culinary expert and mastermind behind Dishing Out Health, has shared the secret to perfect broccoli – and it's all about sautéing, not boiling. Jamie explains: "Unlike boiling, which can cause some of the more heat-sensitive nutrients, like vitamin C, to leach out, sautéing helps vegetables retain some of their more delicate nutrients."

She continues: "Perfect sautéed broccoli comes