Easy Steamed Broccoli
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Easy Steamed Broccoli
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Steamed Broccoli is healthy, delicious, and has the best texture—it's not mushy but pleasantly crisp. It is a versatile side dish that goes well with your favorite entrées. Ready in five minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2 lb. broccoli cut into florets
- 2 cups of water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
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Instructions
- Add water to a large saucepan over medium heat. Place a steam basket into the saucepan, barely touching the water.
- Add broccoli to the steamer basket.
- Bring water to a boil, after which reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes (if using larger pieces) or until broccoli is tender when pierced with a fork but not mushy.
- Serve broccoli sprinkled with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and drizzled with olive oil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
93kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
477mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
965IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
134.9mg
(150%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 965IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 134.9mg | 150% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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