Steamed Broccoli

Steamed Broccoli may have disappointed you in the past, but not this recipe! This recipe makes perfectly tender but crisp broccoli in only 5 minutes. You can eat them plain or season them lightly with salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Either way, they'll be delicious.

Looking for more easy side dishes? Try my air-fryer broccoli next!

About This Recipe

When I want a super simple and healthy side dish, I always turn to this steamed broccoli recipe. It's super simple and only takes 5 minutes to make. I keep the flavors as minimal as possible to allow the broccoli to shine while still being light and healthy (nothing against you, cheesy broccoli casserole, but sometimes I need something lighter!)

The only piece of equipment you'll need is a steamer rack. I got mine from a Chinese grocery store a long time ago. But if you need one, I found one on Amazon that looks very similar to mine.

If you don't want to buy a steamer rack, you can also roll up aluminum foil into balls and place them at the bottom of a pot. Then, put the broccoli on a heat-safe dish and place it on top of the aluminum balls.

Key Ingredients

Technically, all you need is broccoli and some water for steaming. But I like to season them with a little bit of salt, black pepper, olive oil, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. I don't really have measurements for them. I just season lightly to taste.

Instructions

STEP 1: Fill a large pot with 1-inch of water. Place a steamer basket inside and bring to a boil over high heat.

STEP 2: Add the broccoli in a single layer, reduce the heat to medium-high, then steam for 4-5 minutes.

STEP 3: Season with salt, black pepper, olive oil, or lemon juice. Enjoy!

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Steamed Broccoli

This is my go-to recipe when I need a quick, healthy side dish. Follow the instructions, and you'll be guaranteed perfectly tender yet crisp broccoli in just 5 minutes. You can eat it plain or season with salt, pepper, olive oil, or lemon juice.

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Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 pound broccoli florets
• ▢ water (for steaming)
• ▢ salt, black pepper, lemon juice, or extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

 

• Fill a pot with 1-inch of water. Place a steamer basket inside. Bring to a boil over high-heat then reduce to medium-high heat.
• Add the broccoli in a single layer. Steam for 4-5 minutes until tender and crisp.
• Remove the broccoli from the steamer and season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, or extra virgin olive oil, if desired.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

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