Description
This steamed broccoli recipe is quick, easy, and a healthy way to enjoy this vibrant vegetable. In just 10 minutes, you’ll have sweet, crisp-tender broccoli that’s perfect as a side dish or for adding to bowls, pastas, and stir-fries. A drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice takes it to the next level.
Ingredients
• 1 pound broccoli florets
• Water, for steaming
• Extra-virgin olive oil, optional, to taste
• Fresh lemon juice, optional, to taste
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and cut broccoli florets into even sizes for consistent cooking.
- Fill a pot with 1 inch of water and place a steamer basket inside.
- Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat, then add broccoli to the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 5 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
- Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust steaming time slightly based on your desired level of tenderness.
- For additional flavor, try garlic butter, Parmesan cheese, or sesame oil.
- Works well with cauliflower or broccolini as substitutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup broccoli
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Steamed broccoli, healthy broccoli, easy broccoli recipe