Easy Steamed Broccoli
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Easy Steamed Broccoli
Description
This straightforward recipe steams fresh broccoli florets over simmering water using a steamer basket, cooking them until they are tender to the fork but not mushy, typically around 5 to 7 minutes. Steaming retains the broccoli's bright color and fresh flavor better than boiling.
Once cooked, the broccoli is seasoned simply with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a mild heat. A drizzle of olive oil adds a richness that enhances the vegetable's natural earthiness and helps distribute the spices.
This steamed broccoli makes a versatile side dish that accompanies a wide variety of main courses. It can be served warm immediately after cooking, preserving its tender-crisp texture.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. broccoli cut into florets
- 2 cups of water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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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