Steamed Broccoli

Steamed Broccoli

Bright green florets steamed until tender-crisp, ready in minutes with minimal fuss.

Total 11 min Makes 4 servings Calories 60/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

Steaming broccoli preserves its vivid color, nutrients, and slight bite better than boiling. A quick finish with butter, salt, and a squeeze of lemon turns this simple side into a dish that pairs well with almost any main course.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 wedge lemon, for squeezing

Method

  1. Trim the broccoli crown into bite-sized florets and peel the stem if using, cutting it into similarly sized pieces.

  2. Fill a 6-quart saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. Place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket set over the boiling water, cover, and steam until tender-crisp.

  4. Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl and toss with the butter, salt, and pepper until the butter melts and coats evenly.

  5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the broccoli just before serving.

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Steamed Broccoli

Steaming broccoli preserves its vivid color, nutrients, and slight bite better than boiling. A quick finish with butter, salt, and a squeeze of lemon turns this simple side into a dish that pairs well with almost any main course.

11 min 4 servings 60 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 wedge lemon, for squeezing

Method

  1. 1

    Trim the broccoli crown into bite-sized florets and peel the stem if using, cutting it into similarly sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Fill a 6-quart saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. 3

    Place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket set over the boiling water, cover, and steam until tender-crisp.

  4. 4

    Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl and toss with the butter, salt, and pepper until the butter melts and coats evenly.

  5. 5

    Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the broccoli just before serving.