How to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
52 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
How to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave
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A step by step guide to microwave steamed broccoli.
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Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli
- ¼ cup (57g) water
- salt to taste
- seasonings your choice
- butter optional, for serving
Instructions
- Pour ¼ cup water in a microwave safe bowl.
- Place the broccoli florets on the dish and sprinkle salt all all over
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap making sure to leave a small space on the edge for steam to escape.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, then test for doneness.
- Continue cooking as needed for 30-45 seconds intervals until cooked through.
- Broccoli will usually take about 5 minutes to steam in the microwave.
Notes
- Start with fresh broccoli for the best flavor.
- Cut broccoli florets into even size pieces, so they cook evenly.
- Steam frozen broccoli for an even faster side dish.
- Choose a microwave-safe dish that will hold all of your broccoli without overflowing.
- Don’t use too much water. ¼ cup is truly all you will need.
- Not a fan of plastic wrap? Cover the dish with a microwave-safe plate.
- Start checking broccoli for doneness after 2 ½ minutes and watch closely. Be careful not to overcook.
- Don’t forget to season your broccoli.
- If you want to serve your broccoli in the bowl you used for steaming, be sure to drain out the excess water before seasoning the broccoli.
- If you serve without the butter, there are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
- Start with fresh broccoli for the best flavor.
- Cut broccoli florets into even size pieces, so they cook evenly.
- Steam frozen broccoli for an even faster side dish.
- Choose a microwave-safe dish that will hold all of your broccoli without overflowing.
- Don’t use too much water. ¼ cup is truly all you will need.
- Not a fan of plastic wrap? Cover the dish with a microwave-safe plate.
- Start checking broccoli for doneness after 2 ½ minutes and watch closely. Be careful not to overcook.
- Don’t forget to season your broccoli.
- If you want to serve your broccoli in the bowl you used for steaming, be sure to drain out the excess water before seasoning the broccoli.
- Storage - keep steamed broccoli in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3 days.
- If you serve without the butter, there are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
51mg
(2%)
Potassium
480mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
947IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
136mg
(151%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 947IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 136mg | 151% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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