5 from 3 votes
Microwave Broccoli
A quick way to perfectly cook broccoli every time.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
154 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli chopped, large head
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon butter optional, salted
- salt to taste, optional
- black pepper to taste, optional
Instructions
- Place the chopped broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and add water.
- Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
- Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave, using oven mitts to avoid steam burns. Transfer the broccoli to a serving dish.
- If desired, add butter to the broccoli, tossing to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
146mg
(6%)
Potassium
962mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2069IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
271mg
(301%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 962mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2069IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 271mg | 301% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.