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How to Steam Broccoli

This steamed broccoli recipe is my favorite method for cooking broccoli. It takes less than 10 minutes, and the florets are sweet, crisp-tender, and bright green. Serve it as a side dish, or toss it into grain bowls, mac and cheese, and more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • water for steaming
  • extra-virgin olive oil optional, to taste
  • fresh lemon juice optional, to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket and set over a pot with 1-inch of water.
  2. Bring the water to a simmer, cover, and let steam 5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
  3. Season the steamed broccoli with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, as desired.