How to Steam Broccoli
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How to Steam Broccoli
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Fresh broccoli steamed to tender crisp perfection.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets trimmed and washed
- 1 ½ cups water
- butter salt and pepper for serving, optional
Instructions
- Place a steam basket or colander into a large saucepan.
- Add broccoli and enough water to cover the bottom of the saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover and cook 5-7 minutes or until broccoli is tender-crisp when pierced with a fork.
Notes
- Prep the broccoli by cutting it into florets. You can eat the stem too, peel of the woody exterior, the lighter green interior is delicious too.
- Ensure the water isn't touching the steamer basket.
- Steamer baskets are inexpensive (around $10), easy to use, and are adjustable to fit almost any pot size. No Steam Basket? No problem! This recipe will still work if you do not have a steamer, simply add ½" water into the bottom of a saucepan. Drain well after cooking.
- Steam can be very hot and easily burn when removing the lid (stove top or microwave). Be very careful to open the lid away from yourself.
- Check if your broccoli is ready by inserting a fork into it to check how tender it is or taste one floret to see if it's cooked to your liking.
- Check if your broccoli is ready by inserting a fork into it to check how tender it is or taste one floret to see if it's cooked to your liking.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
23
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
27mg
(1%)
Potassium
215mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
425IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
60.9mg
(68%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 23 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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