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How to Steam Broccoli

Fresh broccoli steamed to tender crisp perfection.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 23 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups broccoli florets trimmed and washed
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • butter salt and pepper for serving, optional

Instructions

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  1. Place a steam basket or colander into a large saucepan.
  2. Add broccoli and enough water to cover the bottom of the saucepan.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer.
  4. 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

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

% 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.