Low Sodium Simple Steamed Broccolini
Elevate your greens with this Low Sodium Simple Steamed Broccolini recipe—an ideal side dish that’s healthy, vibrant, and truly easy to prepare. Featuring tender broccolini perfectly steamed in just minutes, this dish is light yet packed with flavor thanks to a drizzle of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. Crafted with heart-healthy ingredients and naturally low in sodium, this recipe pairs well with grilled proteins, pasta, or rice dishes. With a prep time of only 5 minutes and a cook time of just 6, it’s the perfect way to add a burst of color and nutrition to your table without the hassle. Fresh, flavorful, and ready to shine, this broccolini recipe is an essential addition to your collection of quick and healthy meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccolini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the broccolini thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Trim about 1 inch off the ends of the stalks and discard.
Fill a medium pot with about 1 inch of water and insert a steamer basket into the pot. Make sure the water level is below the bottom of the steamer basket.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the broccolini to the steamer basket.
Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium. Steam the broccolini for about 5-6 minutes, or until the stems are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the broccolini is steaming, in a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper.
Once the broccolini is cooked, remove it from the steamer basket and transfer it to a serving dish.
Drizzle the olive oil dressing over the broccolini and gently toss to coat evenly.
Serve immediately as a healthy, low-sodium side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 35 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
