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Lemon Pepper Steamed Broccoli Recipe

This is an easy way to spice up steam broccoli. A little lemon zest and pepper, and a sprinkle of salt make a surprisingly tasty side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Cups Broccoli
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces about 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large lemon for the zest only
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Set a medium-sized saucepan filled with 1 inch of water over high heat, and bring the water to a boil.
  2. Place the broccoli in a steamer basket, place inside of the saucepan (be sure the bottom of the basket does not touch the water), cover and reduce the heat to medium.
  3. Steam the broccoli until just tender when pierced with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl. Add the olive oil, grate the zest of the lemon over the broccoli, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Cup Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 174mg (7%) Potassium 269mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 530IU (11%) Vitamin C 77.8mg (86%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Cups Broccoli

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Cup
Calories 62kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 174mg 7%
Potassium 269mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 530IU 11%
Vitamin C 77.8mg 86%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.