5.0 from 21 votes
Steamed Broccoli
If you think you don’t like broccoli because you grew up with it as a tasteless, soggy concoction microwaved in a bag or overcooked on the stove, give this recipe a try and let’s see if we can change your mind!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 48 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper or black pepper
Instructions
- Using one of our suggested steaming methods (bamboo or metal steamer, wok with steaming rack, a metal steaming basket, or our no-equipment method), bring water to a boil, place the broccoli into the steamer set-up, and cover.
- Steam over medium heat for 4 minutes (for crunchier broccoli) to 7 minutes (for more tender broccoli), until the broccoli is still bright green but cooked to your liking. Cooking time will also depend on the size of your broccoli florets—less time for smaller florets, and more time for larger ones.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, or until the garlic softens (there shouldn’t be any browning). Add the water, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Stir the ingredients together, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, turn off the heat.
- Plate your steamed broccoli and drizzle with the sauce. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
48kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
328mg
(14%)
Potassium
370mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
707IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
101mg
(112%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 707IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 101mg | 112% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.