5 from 12 votes
Easy Steamed Broccoli
Easy Steamed Broccoli is prepared by steaming broccoli florets until tender yet still vibrant green, then seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, finished with a drizzle of olive oil. This method preserves the broccoli's texture and introduces a subtle kick from the pepper flakes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
93 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
% 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.