Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until the broccoli turns bright green and has softened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Broccoli Avocado Soup with Beet Greens. Steam broccoli, covered, 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Published December 1, 2016.Last updated May 6, 2020 By Elizabeth Lindemann / This post may contain affiliate links. 1. cut the vegetables in julienne and toss together in bowl 2. dice garlic and ginger 3. whisk together remaining ingredients and add to garlic and ginger 4. add to vegetables Add the broccoli and red onion and replace the cover. Home » All Recipes » Broccoli Avocado Soup with Beet Greens. Others (C) 350g broccoli florets 2 tbsp cooking oil (for frying) 1 tbsp coarsely chopped ginger 1 tbsp coarsely chopped garlic 2 tsp cornstarch (mix with 2 tbsp of water as cornstarch slurry) 1 tsp white sesame seeds to garnish Combine remaining vinaigrette, broccoli, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss to coat. Preparation. Peel broccoli stalks; cut into quarters lengthwise. Add the chopped beet, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beet turns bright red and begins to soften, about 8 minutes.