How to Steam Broccoli
easy steamed broccoli in a pot on the stove
4 portions
15mIf you're not sure how exactly to use a steamer or how long to steam broccoli, check out this quick recipe.
What you will need
1 head broccoli
1/2 lemon
Salt as needed
Olive oil as needed
(Nutritional facts 29 calories, 2.75 g fat, 1.7 g carbohydrates, 0.16 g protein, undefined mg cholesterol, 1345 mg sodium)How to cook
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A typical head of broccoli will have dried out somewhat at the base of the stem. Cut away that dry part.
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When trimming broccoli, in order to use as much of the stem as possible (it's delicious). I like to start by making some random slices into the stem, towards the flower, then separating the head along those slices by hand.
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I love the random shapes you get when you cut broccoli through the stem like this.
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Add about an inch of water to a pot. Put it on high heat and drop your steamer basket into the pot.
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When the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat slightly to avoid drying out the pot, then dump in the broccoli and put the lid on.
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3 minutes is perfect for my tastes. I think steamed broccoli should stay bright green and maintain a good firm texture. But if you like your broccoli more tender, just cook it a bit longer.
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For a simple, delicious, and super-healthy broccoli side, just squeeze some fresh lemon juice on steamed broccoli and finish with a little olive oil and sea salt.
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You don't get much simpler. You might be surprised how much flavor you can get out of your vegetables when you let them shine like this. Give it a try. And if it doesn't work for you, you can always just add some cheese and bacon bits.
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