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Steamed Broccoli Recipe
Get more superfoods on your plate with this fast and delicious Steamed Broccoli Recipe.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 39 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- olive oil optional
- lemon juice optional
- salt optional
- pepper optional
Instructions
- Fill a pot with 1 inch of water and place a steamer basket inside. Ensure the water does not touch the bottom of the steamer basket.
- Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat, then add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket.
- Cover the pot with a lid and allow the broccoli to steam for about 5 minutes, or until it is just tender.
- Once steamed, transfer the broccoli to a serving dish and, if desired, season with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
39kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
358mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
706IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
101mg
(112%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 706IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 101mg | 112% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.