Go Back
+ servings

Steamed Broccoli

from kristineskitchenblog.com
This Steamed Broccoli is perfectly crisp-tender, with a beautiful bright green color. This healthy side dish goes with almost any meal! See the notes below the recipe for seasoning ideas for your steamed broccoli.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time9 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 58kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds broccoli*

Instructions

  • Put 1-2 inches of water in the bottom of a pot. Put a steamer basket in the pot. (If you do not have a steamer basket you can cook the broccoli directly in an inch or two of water in the pot.)
  • Put the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, cut the broccoli into florets.
  • Once the water comes to a boil, add the broccoli to the steamer basket (or right to the water in the pot), cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 3-4 minutes for crisp-tender broccoli or 5-7 minutes for softer broccoli.
  • Once the broccoli is cooked to your liking, immediately remove it from the heat and take the lid off of the pot. Use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the broccoli to a serving dish. Serve broccoli with salt and pepper, lemon wedges, or Parmesan cheese, or as desired. See more seasoning ideas in the notes below.

Notes

  • This method can be used to cook more or less broccoli.
Seasoning Ideas:
  • Simple: A pat of butter or a drizzle of olive oil, plus salt and pepper are easy ways to add flavor.
  • Cheesy: Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese or serve your broccoli with cheese sauce.
  • Olive Oil & Lemon: A simple, yet so delicious combination! Use either lemon juice or lemon zest.
  • Italian: Sprinkle on a bit of Italian seasoning, plus Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Garlic Butter: Spread some garlic butter on broccoli for a buttery, garlicky treat.
  • Sesame: Try a splash of soy sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
  • Spicy: Sprinkle on a pinch of red pepper flakes, along with your other seasonings of choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1060IU | Vitamin C: 152mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
Logo
All Rights Reserved © Kristine's Kitchen https://kristineskitchenblog.com