How to Make Broccoli Powder
Learn how to make broccoli powder quickly and easily at home - not only is it a great way to preserve an abundance of your harvest, it's a wonderful way to sneak veggies into your children's diet!
Equipment
- Dehydrator
- coffee grinder reserved for food only, or high powdered blender
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli or more, cut into small florets
Instructions
- Prepare your broccoli by separating into smaller florets.
- Wash and pat dry your broccoli. Lay evenly on your dehydrator trays, taking care to allow adequate space.
- Dehydrate at 130 degrees F for 5-8 hours, or until completely dehydrated.
- Remove from the trays and process in a coffee grinder (reserved only for food), or a high powdered blender (BlendTec or VitaMix) until the broccoli is a fine powder.
- Transfer to a covered jar or tightly covered container and store in a cool, dark area until ready to use.
Notes
To make veggie salt:
- Combine dehydrated veggies with salt at a ratio of 1:1 and store in a tightly covered container until ready to use.