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Steamed Broccoli Recipe
Master How to Steam Broccoli to enjoy as a side dish or to add to pasta recipes, casseroles, and beyond. Healthy dinner side dish recipes need not be fussy; it takes just 15 minutes to make this steamed broccoli "recipe."
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories: 51 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli florets (see note 2)
Instructions
- In a medium or large saucepan, add 1 inch of water. Add steamer basket (with feet extended) and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli to steamer basket.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam for 4 to 5 minutes (or until desired doneness is reached).
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Notes
- Steamer basket: This OXO stainless steel steamer basket is simple, but it gets the job done, and it's been my go-to for years. See more options in The Best Steamer Baskets.
- Broccoli: Choose bright green broccoli that has a firm stalk without yellowing florets or brown spots. Broccoli should feel heavy for its size. Whole broccoli should be stored in an open bag in the refrigerator. Use broccoli within 3-4 days. Cut the fresh broccoli florets into pieces of uniform size for steaming so they cook evenly.
- Yield: This recipe makes 6 servings (1/2 cup steamed broccoli each). 1 pound broccoli yields about 6 cups raw florets or 3 cups steamed florets.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5 cup
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
825mg
(34%)
Potassium
478mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
942IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
135mg
(150%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 825mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 942IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 135mg | 150% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.