Steamed Broccoli
Elevate your vegetable game with this quick and easy Steamed Broccoli recipe, a must-have side dish that’s both nutritious and irresistibly flavorful. With just five minutes of prep and five minutes of cooking time, this recipe delivers perfectly crisp-tender broccoli florets every time, retaining their vibrant green color and natural sweetness. An optional drizzle of olive oil or melted butter, a sprinkle of salt, and a hint of fresh lemon juice enhance the taste, making it a versatile complement to any main course. Whether you're crafting a wholesome weeknight dinner or meal-prepping for the week, this simple method ensures delicious and healthy results with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head (approximately 1 pound) Broccoli crowns
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil or melted butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the broccoli under cold running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
Cut the broccoli into even-sized florets for consistent cooking. Trim the stem, and if desired, peel and slice the stem into coins to include in the steaming process.
Pour 1 cup of water into a medium-sized pot. Place a steamer basket or steamer insert inside the pot, ensuring the water level is below the bottom of the steamer.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, place the broccoli florets (and stems, if applicable) into the steamer basket and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Steam the broccoli for 4-5 minutes, or until the florets are crisp-tender and bright green. Test for doneness by piercing a floret with a fork; it should be tender but still slightly firm.
Carefully remove the pot from the heat and take out the steamer basket. Transfer the steamed broccoli to a serving dish.
Optional: Sprinkle the broccoli with a pinch of salt, drizzle with olive oil or melted butter, and add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.
Serve immediately as a side dish or part of a healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 707 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1441 mg | 31% | |
*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.
